Introduction -- Advanced Multiculturalism and the February Story : The Politics of National (Dis) Unity in the Hinge of Africa -- The Perfect Nation Is an Anathema to Multiculturalism -- The One-Party System (Or 'Pluralistic Democracy') Is an Abomination to Multiculturalism -- Colonialism and the Leadership Mess in Africa : When History is Not Historical, From Cameroon to Njangawatar? -- Leadership Non-Charisma and Non-Challenge of Historic Trivia : The Uniting of One History Is Why Cameroon Is not Championing in the Development Business in Africa -- Conclusion
Summary
Cameroon is considered to be Africa's legendary pathfinder. This book argues essentially that Cameroon cannot competently champion African unity and progress until it can correctly pursue its own multicultural nation-building. Cameroon's success continental-wise would depend on its theory and practice of multiculturalism, as particularly reflected in (1) the rejoicing in its historical diversity and the harmonious co-existence of its Systems of Education which must, of necessity, be linked to (2) effective federalization or decentralization of uniquely cultural matters. Critically examining history and education as components of culture, and therefore, of multiculturalism, the book makes bold recommendations while demonstrating how nation-building is meaningless without the people's authentic history
