Ancient and Post-Colonial Kom Fondom: Continuity, Change, and Transformation in Governance and Cultural Practices, 18 Century-1961
Abstract
This article examines the enduring legacies of colonialism on governance structures and cultural practices in Kom Fondom, Cameroon, from independence in 1961 to the contemporary period. Using historical and qualitative analysis based on archival sources, oral testimonies, and literature, the study investigates how colonial administrative, political, and cultural systems persisted, transformed, or resisted in post-colonial Kom society. The findings highlight the continuity of traditional authority through the Fonship and palace councils, as well as the integration of customary institutions into the modern state framework. The study also analyzes the long-term influence of Christianity and Western education on cultural practices and social organization. Furthermore, it examines socio-economic structures shaped by colonial rule, including land tenure systems, cash-crop production, and labor patterns, alongside changing gender relations, with particular reference to the Anlu movement as an example of indigenous resistance and social agency. The results reveal a complex interaction of continuity, adaptation, and transformation, demonstrating that colonial legacies remain deeply embedded in the political, social, and cultural life of Kom Fondom.
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