Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 22:43:22 -0500
Subject: Re: Settling in Cameroon after Diaspora .
From: sarreymbi@gmail.com
To: ambasbay@googlegroups.com
Fred,
That is serious talk.Those who, after a hectic public life any where in the country, return to their localities on retirement to live in a family property, don't find it easy at all. How much more of those who return to retire into a family property from the diaspora? Even if that property were built by you and family already lives therein, forget it. It is nolonger a heatlthy place for you to permanently return to anymore. Worst if you are of the Banyang stock.
I remember a close friend of mine (may he R.I.P) who built a house in Kumba while he worked in Buea. As soon as the structure was roofed and some doors fitted, the mother moved from her rented quarters in Fiango to the property. Not long after, two of his brothers joined their mother. Nevertheless, my poor friend continued to make the property more habitable. A few years later, he was transferred to Kumba from Buea. He moved into his house to join his mother and siblings. The few months he and his family lived in the house almost made my friend go mental. Every day, the mother and his siblings made him to understand he and his family didn't belong in there. To maintain his sanity, my friend had to move out into a rented facility. Yes, he had to.
So, if you are thinking of retiring home without having constructed something comfortable for yourself away from family, watch out. You go die quick!
Sessekou Arrey-Mbi Sammy
Ladies & Gentlemen,
An overview of friends and contemporaries who have died in Cameroon following a lengthy experience in diaspora is quite alarming.
It is hard to understand why ex - diasporans ( who have returned to Cameroon ) tend to die suddenly and in huge numbers compared to individuals resident in Cameroon and conducting the same tenure of life....
Excluding the established issue of poor access to proper health care in Africa, in my view, there are many other variables to address. For example:
A) Most ex-diasporans who die suddenly are socially inexperienced and upon their return to Cameroon, they are often carried by pathological sexual tourism and excessive protagonistic tendencies.
B) Some failed to secure a plan B . Did not secure a place and leave to stay in this society in the event of poor re - adaptation back home.
So, when you go to Cameroon after years abroad, avoid jumping from one bar parlour to another. Stick to your partner. Be reminded that CONDOMS in Africa are not that robust and safe like the ones here.
Avoid excessive protagonistic tendencies. In pidgin parlance " mind ya business".
There is a way to go about this. Start by practicing the above a couple of years ahead of your return. By the time your return is due, you will be aware of your new pattern of life.
Secure a place and permit to stay in the West before you attempt a return home. Also secure a home in Cameroon before attempting relocation. Avoid family homes as this could result in bitter family disputes.
I hope you understand now.
Mola Fred
London.
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