Members of the 'Kumba old boys and girls worldwide' Facebook community have in the past few weeks been gripped by a feeling of nostalgia after a group member, Dela Nganguh, took them on a trip down memory lane.
Over the past few weeks, Dela Nganguh, from Ntoko Street Kumba, who is currently based in the UK, started publishing a series of articles in the group, which he captioned 'Kumba, untold stories.
Out of his desire to transform a group which was fast becoming a venue for obituary announcements into a learning medium, he has taken members on a journey to the past by sharing in-depth stories about about the evolution of Photography in Kumba, the Yuruba businessmen and present day Lido Street, as well as the contribution
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If not for Dela Nganguh, many would not have known that the Yoruba businessmen were the first settlers of the present day Lido Street. Many would still be ignorant of the fact that the city of Kumba was once known as a fashion city, thanks to the Ghanaian Tailors and hairdressers. Thanks to him, many are now aware of the fact that Fiango was the center of photography in the 50's.
As expected, group members have reacted with excitement, as many have flooded the comment section with questions and messages of appreciation. Katumi Sadio, a group member commented ' Continue bro, we want to read more. Thank you very much. Yvesdegreat Evitto Decor, wrote ' Good histoire, thank you for such a refreshing memory of Kumba history'
To many who have wondered how he acquired this knowledge, Dela Dela the old broom' as he refers to himself has stated that he received his knowledge free of charge from old people, elders, parents and from the ancestors of the land.
Despite the many calls for him to write and publish a book with a collection of these stories, he has respectfully turned down the idea. He is happy to deliver his knowledge to the next generation free of charge and has insisted that his stories should not be used for financial gains.
Quite frankly, reading hilarious stories surrounding the ' Man no trust your wife' Night club has gladdened the hearts of many as Agnes Ekale testified ' Thank God at least one can laugh and feel happy in this forum. Some of us were already traumatized with the numerous obituaries as if there is nothing good about K-town'
It is hoped that this move from ' Dela Dela the old broom' will inspire the over 45000 members of this group to make positive contributions which will transform the group into an ivory tower.
With a fervent promise to tell many more stories in the future, many group members are anxiously waiting to read what Dela Nganguh's next articles will be about.
By Christy Ijang.
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