By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The Fon of Nso, HRM Fon Sehm Mbinglo I, has announced the forthcoming release of a landmark royal memoir titled, “The Fon of Nso and the Anglophone Crisis: A Testimony for Reconciliation and Peace.”
The publication represents going by sources is the first time a reigning Fon of Nso has offered a personal and reflective account of the Anglophone Crisis—one of the most defining and painful conflicts in recent national history.
According to the official announcement, the memoir is described as a “deeply compelling work” in which HRM Fon Sehm Mbinglo I “provides a rare, dignified, and courageous testimony rooted in lived experience, ancestral wisdom, and the sacred responsibility of custodianship.”
The volume chronicles the trials endured by the Nso people, the Fon’s own personal ordeals, and the resilience of a community bound by culture, identity, and an unwavering longing for peace.
“Through this work, the Fon speaks to trust, and commitment to a peaceful future,” the release stated. “The Fon of Nso and the Anglophone Crisis: A Testimony for Reconciliation and Peace is therefore not simply a narrative; it is a moral appeal, a historical record, and a pathway towards true peace and reconciliation.”
While the official launch date and ceremony are yet to be determined, this testimony underscores the urgent need for a return to ancestral wisdom, respect for the dignity of human life, and collective healing.
It positions the Nso Monarch not only as a custodian of tradition but also as a crucial bridge-builder in a time of profound national difficulty.
HRM Fon Sehm Mbinglo I is the 24th paramount ruler of Nso, one of the most influential traditional kingdoms in Cameroon. A revered custodian of culture and a respected moral voice, His Majesty has led his people through years of conflict, displacement, and transformation. This memoir marks his first public and written intervention on the Anglophone Crisis.
