These legendary cities of the Judeo-Christian tradition destroyed by the wrath of God because of the deviant behavior of its inhabitants is little different from the regional metropolis of Adamaoua Ngaoundere today.This crossroads town, the eponymous mount that stands majestically at the sight of the visitor has become the center of attraction of prostitutes and homosexuals. The dynamism of its population that serenely goes every day to its multiple occupations, the movement of the come and go at the arrival of the train at the terminus of the railway station, are only the tree that hides the forest. Because once the rays of the sun are dissipated by the darkness, the city is metamorphosed.Here, "all the cats are gray at night," says a resident of Baladji I, one of the city's most famous neighborhoods for prostitution. It's time for the night owls. In Burkina, Norway, Onaref, Joli Soir or Baladji 1, the drinking places, Nightclub cabarets open to followers of Bacchus. The decibels go up, the beer flows and "we eat life with a good tooth," says Julienne, a girl of joy.Some of these nightspots, cabarets and pubs are blithely lined with public buildings, churches, temples, mosques and other places of worship dedicated to worshiping the Lord, without attracting the attention of the administrative authorities. .These mundane places are par excellence crossroads between men and women, centers of prostitution and all sexual excesses. If at the mere mention of some neighborhood names like Baladji 1, Nice evening, it drops the veil, it is not quite the opposite of some corners of the city, known to be crossroads of all the nocturnal pleasures . Ask me carrefour Gabriel, crossroads Jean Congo! Who am I and I answer: Prostitution! Alcohol! Aggression!In this period of the new school year 2018-2019, prostitution seems to have taken the lead. Many students and students have invaded this "market" alongside the "professionals" of the oldest profession in the world. Suddenly, a stiff competition has settled between the "new arrivals" and the old ones having already rolled their bump several years during in the field.And rants do not miss. " Since they arrived, the competition is tough. The price of "merchandise" has dropped. Before this price was set at 1,000 FCFA as the bottom bar without trading. Even today at 5.00 FCFA, it is difficult to have customers, "complains Asta.In her thirties, this young lady has been in the business for five years, because of the financial difficulties she faces in daily newspapers for the education of her three children. For her, the gains from her work will allow her to feed her small family and prepare for the future of her offspring. However, the competition imposed on this "market" by students does not make it easy for everyone. And it is each one who goes for his stratagems to pull out of the game.While the old ones rely on their networks through loyal customers, the "new arrivals" (whose average age is between 15 and 18 years) have burst into this market, enjoy the benefits of the flower of their age . The latter display their physical potential by highlighting them, leaving the intimate parts of the body exposed by clothing that crystallises the appeal of customers. A simple passage in these arteries, you are at all ends of the field intercepted by "one part?", "It is 500 FCFA only".TrendThe new trend here is homosexuality. This practice, which has long been used in other places, is located in the city of Ngaoundere. With globalization and its cohort of perverse effects conveyed by information and communication technologies, homosexuality has become a societal norm. Its followers who are counted in large numbers do not hide anymore. They appear face-to-face in public.Longtemps, certains cabarets tels que «Le caïman» et «Le cœur» étaient réputés être des lieux où l’on rencontre un grand nombre d’homosexuels, confie un riverain. Mais de nos jours, la pratique étend ses tentacules dans les bars et «coins chauds» de la ville où certaines hommes et femmes s’enlacent devant le public. Alors même le phénomène sape les fondements de l’éthique sociale des valeurs africaines, et est condamnée par la loi, la pratique gagne du terrain à Ngaoundéré.
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Une fois au cabaret «Le Caïman» avec ma copine pour prendre du pot et passer un peu de temps, elle s’est sentie indisposée et elle est allée aux toilettes pour se mettre à l’aise. Subitement elle est rentrée me retrouver toute essoufflée pour me dire qu’elle a vue des filles qui s’entrelaçaient», témoigne Moussa, un habitué de ce cabaret. Un témoignage qui concorde avec les révélations d’autres personnes fréquentant les débits de boissons.
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Même en public, ces homosexuels vous approchent pour vous faire des avances. J’ai même était terrifiée un jour lorsqu’une de ces filles a piqué une crise de jalousie après avoir surpris sa compagne avec une autre. Et c’était la bagarre qui s’en est suivie devant une foule nombreuse. C’était dans un bar au quartier Onaref», lâche Jean.
La pratique de l’homosexualité dans les cabarets et les «coins chauds» de la ville a du vent en poupe. «
Si vous n’êtes pas prudent ici, les filles là vous piquent votre petite amie», ironise Justin. Dans un autre bar. Plus personne n’ignore la réputation de ces milieux. Ni moins les propriétaires de ces cabarets.
One of these owners who requested anonymity tells us that they are aware of all the complaints from their customers. " I do not want to see them here anymore. They do not even come here anymore. And I always say it aloud to the microphone at the podium and everyone is aware, "she reassures us before taking offense at the situation:" women sleep with women, men sleep with men ! How can a woman sleep with a woman, do you find it normal? I drove them all out of here . "