Johanes Yerima was one of the most important artists of the Bamun kingdom, both under Sultan Njoya (1892-1933) and his son Seydou (1933-1992). The very first African "comic book" dates from 1932, produced by Yohanes Yerima, whom a critic considers to be the "true first Cameroonian and African comic book author in history" . To better understand its contribution, we place you in the historical context in which it has evolved.

Une culture intellectuelle s’impose et ceci n’est possible que si la lecture est l’affaire de tous, placée au centre des préoccupations....

From the 29th August 2019 to 1st September 2019, Christian Elongué, founder of Muna Kalati, presented the work of the organisation during...

From the 29th August 2019 to 1st September 2019, Christian Elongué, founder of Muna Kalati, presented the work of the organisation during...

Pour la première fois dans la ville de Dschang, s’est tenu un atelier de lecture plaisir pour enfants et adolescents 15 juillet au 23 aout 2019.  Plus déterminé que jamais, la dynamique équipe de l’association Muna Kalati a fait quelque chose d’unique à l’Alliance Franco-Camerounaise de Dschang. Quelque 07 encadreurs ont accompagné une vingtaine d’enfants âgés entre 02 et 16 ans pendant plus d’un mois, les Mercredi, Vendredi et samedi de 11h à 14h.

But in thinking about the books that I read while growing up and the books that I’ve researched, I keep asking myself: where are all the African children’s literature writers? Why aren’t there more books being produced? Have we, as African writers, moved away from this pride and responsibility of rearing conscious, confident, and self-aware African children?