11-year-old Nandjou Clarence is the new Chief of Fotetsa, a village in the Menoua Division, West Region of Cameroon. King makers of the village presented the tween as the new chief of the land on February 1st, 2023. This was He was at the esplanade of the royal palace during the celebration of the life of the former Fon of Fotetsa, Late Djouatsa II Pierre Mariveau. The choice of the new king said to be earlier revealed by the ancestors was endorsed by the Bafou group under the leadership of His Royal Highness Fo’odong Victor Kana III, First Class Chief of the Bafou.
The sight of presenting a child chief amazed many, to the dissatisfaction of others.
The new chief, His Majesty Nandjou Clarence, is a class 6 pupil. He would officially assume duty as traditional ruler of Fotetsa when he is mature. He would for the moment be groomed with wisdom and strength by his royal peers. This would usher h into his official coronation.
He replaces his late father who was the former chief who died at age 77 after thirty years as chief. His father ruled from November 24, 1992 to November 24, 2022
Fotetsa is a group of villages administratively classified as a second class chiefdom of Dschang, in the West region of Cameroon.
The ceremony was attended by the Senior Divisional Officer SDO of Menoua, Itoe Peter, a host of traditional rulers and a multitude of villagers.
Hereditary chiefs
His Majesty Nandjou Clarence becomes one of many hereditary traditional chiefs. In most indigenous settings, chieftain is hereditary. Hereditary chiefs inherit the title and responsibilities according to the history and cultural values of the community.
Their governing principles are anchored in their cultural traditions. Such chiefs are often drawn from the family line. Hereditary chiefs are often recognized as traditional knowledge keepers, and in some contexts are recognized as having greater authority and rights relative to things like traditional territory or cultural knowledge and tradition. They are often recognized as the choice of the ancestors as opposed to elected chiefs
PHOTO: Presentation of HRH Nandjou Clarence to SDO
By Mildred Ndum Wung Kum w
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