Ferdinand Oyono and Albert Mukong are two names synonymous with Cameroon fiction. They are famous for Cameroon’s best-selling and most compelling books written or published in English. Prisoner Without a Crime a memoir written by Cameroonian author Albert Mukong. Meanwhile, The Old Man and the Medal is by long-serving Cameroonian diplomat Ferdinand Oyono. These authors continue to inspire many Cameroonians to venture into the art of writing. Even though, most Cameroonian writers are under-celebrated except for books like Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue.
Cameroonian Author Bridget Benjamin
Despite the lack of recognition, for Cameroonian writers, we have experienced a spike in new writers both at home and the diaspora. Just in the first half of 2020, Cameroonian Author Bridget Benjamin published a new book titled Virtuous Woman. We also saw two new literary work by child authors Mbawa Book Reviewers; Sagas of Anya and Land of the Nurogons. Identically, Benjamin and the Mbawa Book Reviewers are part of a new generation of Cameronian authors swiftly growing in reputation.
When Bridget Benjamin, a producer, actress and businesswoman, published Why Marry in 2016, we didn’t anticipate another book four years later. As with many Cameroonian writers, Bridget Benjamin’s oeuvre – is encompassed by women, virtue and legacy.
Virtuous Woman by Bridget Benjamin
Virtuous Woman is currently available on Amazon. The long-awaited book became available on Amazon today after soo many months of anticipation. The book sells presently at $9.99 and available in the UK and USA. You can shop all the mentioned books by clicking on the highlighted text.
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