Abstract
This study addressed and captured the problem associated with the definition of a nation. It further demonstrated that the notion of nationhood in postcolonial Africa is unequivocally paradoxical; those who were on power had without any shame become dictators, tribalistic. They employed all forms of exploitative means to further colonize their citizens. This paper focused on the lack of patriotism and nationhood. However, it concluded with the fractured postcolonial Cameroonian nation built on historical circumstances; and it also presented metaphorically our playwright who tactfully proposed dialogue and reconciliation as a way forward. To buttress this argument, the tenets of postcolonial theory and new historicism will be employed. Key words: Paradox, nation, nationhood, healing, reconciliation, postcolonial theory, new historicism, exploitation.
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