We are hiring – Grants and Fundraising officer. Deadline 15/05/2024
REGARTLESS formerly known as Sysy House of Fame is on the look out for a Grants and Fundraising trainee.
Here’s a chance to be a part of an exceptional team that seeks positive reform in the society. Deadline for application submission is 15-Sept-2022.
REGARTLESS records a historic milestone – the restitution of Bangwa heritage
For so long, the Bangwa people have been yearning for the return of their heritage looted in colonial times, now in private and public institutions around. REGARTLESS acquired and returned eight significant royal male cults heritage to the people of Bangwa, entering history as the first-ever restitution in colonial context in Cameroon.
A New Era: Making Amends for Colonial Injustices
From truth and reconciliation commissions to restitution efforts, the drive to make amends for colonial injustices is gaining momentum. This powerful movement acknowledges the pain inflicted by colonialism, offering hope for a future where justice and equality prevail, erasing the shadows of the past.
Restitution: Briefly Assessing the Impact of British Colonization on Cameroon
This new article titled “Restitution: Assessing the Impact of British Colonization on Cameroon”, explores the present issues faced by Cameroon due to British colonization and neglect during the colonial period. It also highlights how Britain was involved in the unethical looting of African Cultural Heritage and using legal acts to deny restitution claims.
Colonial Resistance in Contemporary Cameroon: The case of Andre Blaise Essama
Blaise Essama’s approach to decolonisation is by purging the community of colonial recognition through the destruction of colonial monuments. He believes that by promoting pro Africanism, he can empower learners to embrace their identity and culture.
Reviews of “Shambles of Haunted Africa”
You wanna know how our theatre performance was received by the audience? Here are some reviews from our diversed audience.
Project Report – Shambles of Haunted Africa theatre performance
After a successful theatre performance on decolonizing mindsets and spaces, we are glad to share with you the report of the project.
Shamble of Haunted Africa: Decolonising Minds and Spaces Through Theatre Performance
SHF believes that a critical aspect of decolonization is changing mindsets: thus the focus on sensitization. What better way to do this than use theatre performance?
The Return of Things: “Who Speaks Who Acts”
Between May 22 and 27, a multipartner workshop was organised on restitution titled “The Return of Things” in Yaounde. Find here internation debates. Who speaks, who acts? That’s the the question.
The looted Cultural Heritages of Nso
The royal objects of Nso; woven, sculptured and sewn delicately with sacred fabric, pieces and wood. They are symbolic and potent with power and divinity; looted by the German invaders.
Get an insight into the story and history of some of these elements.
The Fon of Nso meets the Founder of Nso – Ngonnso at last; the visit to Germany.
The Statue of the Founder of Nso – Ngonnso is counting the days until her return home. HRH, the Fon of Nso paid a symbolic visit to Ngonnso at the Humboldt Forum in Berlin – Germany on the 12th November 2022.
A visit aimed at recreating the connection between Ngonnso and her people.
Report of the Fon of Nso’s visit to Germany
In Nov 2022, the Fon of Nso and the Royal team made a historic journey to Germany to see the Ngonnso for the first time and facilitate restitution. Please find here report of this visit
Workshop on legal frameworks for restitution in Cameroon
As of now, (October 06, 2022), the critical question of return of “Objects” looted in colonial times is built on the foundation of good faith, and a moral standing. However, we cannot guarantee that institutions and individuals that be share the same moral and ethical values as the rest of the world that sees restitution […]
Opening Statement by Njobati Sylvie – workshop on the restitution of Ngonnso
Good morning to everyone. Today marks an important day not just in my life as a young person on a journey to dismantle the multiple layers of identity crisis, but also for all Nso people as our many decades of struggle to initiate dialogue and restitution is making progress. I am very pleased to have […]
Spoken Word contest: Reflections on colonial past and reclamation of Africa’s heritage
We are calling on spoken word artists in Cameroon to share with us powerful works around the context of #AfricaHasRisen. We are looking for thought provoking pieces, inspirational stories and don’t shy away from going personal.