Is the president of Cameroon really dead?

The forgotten true history of Nigeria and Cameroon amidst rumours of the demise of Paul Biya, a media ban and the embers of a four-decade rule

The Cameroon president, Paul Biya, might be dead. We don’t know for sure, but it seems likely by all accounts. I considered writing an in-depth article about his rule and its place in neo-colonialism, but I decided this was an opportunity to educate.

I will reserve that conversation for this week’s podcast address. Instead, we’re going to do something a little different.

Many people have no idea about the history of Nigeria and Cameroon and the impact of colonialism on both nations. Did you know that at one point in history, Cameroon and Nigeria were two sides of the same colonial coin?

Two nations that today seem so different, with their own distinct identities, languages, and cultures, were once pieces of the same imperial puzzle. Their shared history under colonial rule is a powerful reminder of how artificial borders, drawn by European powers, continue to divide African people and shape the fate of entire nations.

I knew about some of this when I was young. I didn’t know the details till I researched for this week’s piece. As always, we are on this journey of discovery together and we have learned so much in the almost two years we have been on this discovery.

So instead of focusing on the ridiculous rule of a power-hungry Western ally that was Paul Biya, I’ve got a special article for my premium readers. We’re going to look at the true history of Cameroon and Nigeria.

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