Categories: AfricaCameroon

Cameroon: 17-year-old writer receives support after being dragged to court for publishing a book

Marzouka Oummou Hani, the 17-year-old writer who is facing charges against her, for her novel, is receiving support from several media personalities.

After being bashed by elders of her community for “demonizing their culture,” several other persons have stood up for her and applauded her courage.

Despite the backlash, many believe she rather has to be encouraged by the authorities for her intellectual capabilities rather than crucify her. renowned Cameroonian media personality Landry Ndenmeko Bankoue says he “wishes this shameful procedure against her in court disappears.”

He adds, “While Cameroonians ought to promote the genius of this young lady, the young girl rather risks jail time just for using the name of her village in a novel.”

Award winning writer Djaili Amadou Amal has also praised Marzouka Oummou Hani and proposed to assist her in rewriting her novel. The purpose she says is to take out the ambiguities of the fiction story that have triggered the elders of her community.

Marzouka Oummou Hani is currently facing charges of ancestral defamation in her book and is scheduled to appear in court in Ngaoundere. Her prosecutors have demanded over 150 million FCFA from the teenager in damages.

Mimi Mefo Infos

Mimi Mefo Info

Recent Posts

Abduction Reported on Njikwa Road: Civil Servants Among Six Individuals Taken

Reports indicate that approximately six individuals, predominantly civil servants returning from celebrations of May 20th,…

40 minutes ago

Julius Malema Refutes Trump’s “False” Claim of White Genocide in South Africa

South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters party, led by Julius Malema, has condemned what it says…

2 hours ago

2025 Government Common Entrance Exam Results Released for North West Cameroon

The Regional Delegate of Basic Education for the North West Region has officially released the…

2 hours ago

Cameroonian Rapper Jovi Urges Citizens to Register and Vote Ahead of 2025 Presidential Election

Cameroonian hip-hop artist Ndukong Godlove Nfor, professionally known as Jovi, has encouraged his followers to…

2 hours ago

British Tourist Arrested in Namibia on Allegations of Child Exploitation

65-Year-Old Faces Multiple Charges Including Rape and Indecent Assault

6 hours ago

Tottenham Remporte Son Premier Succès Européen en 41 Ans

Dans une soirée marquée par l'intensité des émotions, Tottenham a réalisé un exploit mémorable en…

19 hours ago