Kourgui

village d’esclaves dans le sultanat du Wandala au XIXe siècle (Nord-Cameroun)

Abstract

Kourgui used to be a slave village in the nineteenth century. It was created by the sultans of the Wandala kingdom. The name of the village is controversial and seems to have two different significations. The context of its creation is closely associated with the name of Tlikse Bladi, one of the most known sultans of the kingdom. Slaves in Kourgui came from the plain areas; they were said to be unbelievers. Because of its fertility, Kourgui provided the Wandala palace with different agricultural products. Compared to those of the palace, slaves in Kourgui had a miserable life. The presence of the colonial rulers contributed to improve their life conditions. Nowadays, the aftermath of slavery is still visible despite the migration phenomenon and the settlement of newcomers.