Abstract: This paper examines the invaluable role played by the Obasinjom cult in preventive medicine among the Ejagham and the Banyang of Manyu Division, South West, Cameroon. The paper argues that in spite of the diminishing role of the Obasinjom in the provision of healthcare amidst the incursion of western medicine and Christianity, the Obasinjom was resilient in some communities of Manyu Division. The study employs the historical research method in the collection, interpretation, and analysis of the information gotten from primary and secondary sources. Interviews and archival materials were widely utilized to derive eyewitness accounts. The interviews were conducted on one-on-one basis and through focused group discussions. The findings reveal that the survival of the Obasijom in some communities of Manyu from the 1990s was thanks to its ability to handle spiritual and mystical illnesses as well as its entertainment and cultural role in the communities.
Keywords: Obasinjom, Indigenous, Preventive Medicine, Manyu.
Title: Obasinjom Indigenous Preventive Medicines in Mamfe (Manyu) Division of Cameroon, 1922-2017
Author: Agbor Kingsley Ayuk, Roland Ndille, Tabi James Ndip
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 2, April 2023 - June 2023
Page No: 276-289
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 29-May-2023
