Kihkishiy Lawrence chides event organizers for using picture of Nso Fon

A flyer bearing the picture of the traditional ruler of the Nso people in Bui Division, North West region, has not gone well with the people from the area.

According to Journalist, Kihkishiy Lawrence, this is an aberration, using the picture of the Fon Sehm Mbinglo II, to attract clients. The CRTV reporter wondered why the picture of the traditional ruler has been dragged down into the mud in such a disgraceful manner.

“When did a “to-oy” Fon (the Fon’s invitation) extend to business? In the 600 years of Nso’ history, To-oy Fon has been known for its solemnity and instruction. It is an order. It is intended for the common good. It seeks to warn against imminent danger or to correct some trending social misconduct.” He said in a Facebook outing.

To him, the Tooy Fon, meaning the Fon’s call is usually an important moment when the Fon summons his subject for an announcement and not to be used for a music business.

“A musical concert in Bamenda should, for no reason, be equated to To-oy Fon. It is WRONG!! If a business guy planned a concert that brings together artists from Nso’, they should do so following normal practice in the domain. Hire your hall, invite your musicians, get your sponsors and blow up your event as you sell entry tickets,” he lamented.

While describing it as a cheap error and calling on the gods of the land to put some sense into the heads of the organizers, Mr. Kihkishiy noted that the Artists invited for the show are well known, hence no need to use the image of the Fon.

“What makes you think that only people from Nso’ love those musicians? Do you even have an idea about the weight of Mr. Leo, Chili Wawaye, Richard Kings, or Lontum Yov in entertainment areas out of Nso’? I doubt. The fault here is to develop the myopic idea that Nso’ people will promote them better. You are simply NOT being professional.”

Others regretted that they are alive and witnessed what they described as a disgrace, “right from the time the Tooy originated in Germany, I told myself another rigmarole again. The throne continues to be tossed around like flies in the hands of wanton boys. Yii Nso baa toiy bara’.”

Another said, “I remember in the late 90’s when we used to sing in courtyards of the Fon of Nso. It was at his invitation for his entertainment, for him alone. It was when he had an August guest that he would let us entertain in the public yards of the palace. I see this legacy being drawn into the mud. Rulership vs business is not usually a design of the ruler though.”