Cintia A. , Lebledparle.com
Samuel Eto’o’s expression reflected emotion and consternation as he extended his condolences to the people of Bazou, a village in the department of Ndé, in the West region, who lost their traditional chief on 6 December 2024 in Switzerland following an illness. Samuel Eto’o arrived in Bazou on 22 January 2025 to pay his respects and was warmly welcomed by the local authorities of the commune.
The first-degree traditional chief of the Bazou people passed away in Switzerland on 6 December 2024, after 40 years of reign, plunging the West region into deep grief. Widely known as a true guardian of the traditions of this region of Cameroon, Vincent Tchoua Kemajou, of regretful memory, had been mayor of Nkongsamba when it was Cameroon’s third largest city. His reign was marked by powerful acts that make his stay unforgettable. As early as 1995, he received the mortal remains of Fo’o Kemayou Paul Bernard, who had died in Guinea Conakry, which he carefully preserved for 25 years despite the opposition of interim chief Kezembou Marcel Aka Tayo Marce.
Amid this time of mourning and lament, Samuel Eto’o showed his solidarity to the people and the traditional Bazou community. Eto’o’s trip to the West came a day after Cavaye Yeguié Djibril, President of Cameroon’s National Assembly, elevated him to the rank of Grand Notable of the Tokombere chiefdom.
