Ernest Timnge was born and raised at Ikuijua-Ngwah, a typical rural African polygamous society in Kom, Boyo Division in the British Southern Cameroons. His elementary education was...view moreErnest Timnge was born and raised at Ikuijua-Ngwah, a typical rural African polygamous society in Kom, Boyo Division in the British Southern Cameroons. His elementary education was at the Presbyterian School Ngwah where he obtained the First School Leaving Certificate. His parents were not financially viable to sponsor him to go to a secondary school. Caregiving, especially baby-sitting, became his most cherished chore.view less