Global intellectual property drive launched to protect Cameroon’s traditional Atoghu fabric

© The Joachim The Atoghu, a richly embroidered ceremonial cloth deeply rooted in the heritage of the Grassfields of Cameroon, has become the centerpiece of a landmark international protection campaign. Long worn with pride during cultural ceremonies, the traditional textile is transitioning from informal cultural recognition into the complex realms of law, policy, and global intellectual property debates. This strategic drive aims to halt the uncontrolled reproduction and commercial exploitat...

By Louisa KINYUY