The Role of Fan Clubs in the Promotion of Cultural Values in Cameroon during University Games

This paper analyses the impact of the fan clubs in the promotion of Cameroons cultural values during University Games. The University Games in Cameroon is an event which is held once every year and it creates an arena which brings together University students from diverse background. Based on primary and secondary sources, this study argues that the festive atmosphere during University Games was the work of group of supporters commonly called fan clubs, whom with the use of their instruments, songs and cultural manifestations promoted Cameroon cultural values. The study adopts the qualitative approach to assess the place of the fan clubs in the promotion of Cameroon cultural values. Our findings reveal that, with the introduction of the fan clubs in the University Games, their activities and cultural manifestations during the games remains valuable in the promotion of Cameroon cultural values.