By Bakah Derick
Amongst the many attractions during the enthronement of the Fon of Mankon on Tuesday 7 June 2022 was the village fortune teller. Dressed in a torn red gown, with special beads and rubber shoes, the fortune teller juggled amongst the people like someone who had lost his sanity.
In rain and sun, he was on his feet and from time to time he will lie on the ground as if he is listening to a message from the gods.
He will not talk to us despite all our attempts to have a chat with him. Lots advanced in age but very energetic.
Earlier in the morning, he was calm and in a mourning mood. No dancing or jesticulations could be noticed. His face is even covered.
He seemed to love the bottle dance music considered highlife in Mankon. Here he was a jester. He gave everyone a reason to smile when it came on especially during the later part of the public presentation and naming of the Fon.
He could be seen exchanging with someone who looks almost like him.
I am told he is a fortune teller or a soothsayer. He was also a disciplinarian where need be.
