Titabet and the Takumbeng

Set against the backdrop of Cameroon’s 1992 multiparty presidential elections, the play explores the intense civil unrest in Bamenda, where SDF militants clash with regime loyalists amid a government-imposed curfew. The narrative follows Titabet, a courageous leader who rises from the chaos, supported by the sacred women's cult of Takumbeng. Together, they embody hope and resistance against the brutality of the army's response, which includes severe violence against civilians. The story highlights themes of oppression, resilience, and the fight for justice.