Sheey woo Shuundzev (Ngitir Banadzem Francis) was borne on February 11, 1967, at Nkar to late Shuufaay Roombii (Ngitir) and late Wiybaa Jingla Angela of Yuwar Compound in Kumbo. Sheey Banadzem did his primary education at Government Primary School in Jakiri, where he obtained his First School Certificate in 1982. Sheey gained most of his educational knowledge through evening schooling and reading of books and new papers.

Sheey was happily married to his wife, Mrs. Banadzem Nangsenla Juliette, whom Sheey first married her traditionally. Sheey later signed a monogamous marriage with the wife on November 22, 2004, and the church wedding in Catholic Church Bambui. Sheey woo Shuundzev has left behind four children: Banadzem Alfred Emile, Banadzem Bertrand, Banadzem Ronald, and Banadzem Kelly. Sheey was a father and a mentor to so many people.

Sheey was a Nso’ traditional icon and a devoted Catholic Christian. Sheey woo Shuundzev was Baptized in 1980 in Catholic Church Nkar and later received the First Holy Confirmation in 1982 in Jakiri. Sheey was a devoted dedicated member of the of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) Big Mankon Church in Bamenda and devoted SCC member. Sheey Banadzem was one of the lead Catholic Church Wardens. Sheey was one of those devoted Christians who attended the daily masses every day

Being so passionate to do business instead of continuing with education, Sheey refused to go to college and started his mini business in Jakiri. The business was not flourishing as Sheey hoped, and he decided to relocate to Bamenda to continue his trading. His main line of business was selling of watches and baby items. The business grew bigger, and he started buying his goods from Nigeria and Douala. His petit trading was in front of the Bamenda Main Market. With the growth in his business, Sheey was able to obtain a Shed in the Bamenda New Food Market, SHED 102

Sheey woo Shuundzev was a cultural icon. He was one of the youngest Nso son to be taken as a full Ngang Ngiri Nkar. Sheey was a full Ngang Mambu Nkar and Ngang yee Ngiri Nkar. Sheey woo Shuundzev later became a full-time Ngang Mabuh Kiluun and a full-time Ngang Ngiri Kiluun. Taa woo Shuundzev was the Lead Taantoh Ngiri Kiluun who officiated in most of the sacrifices of Ngiri Kiluun Sanctum.

Sheey woo Shuundzev was a champion of development in the construction of the Ngiri Kiluun Compound. Sheey woo Shuundzev was a mentor and god father to so many members of Wanmabuh and Yee Ngiri. Yes, Taa woo Shuundzev was Nso traditional icon.

Sheey Banadzem was a very sociable and a dynamic father and Uncle. He belonged to so many social groups. Sheey belonged to many Catholic Church groups and many traditional groups. Sheey was an exco member of the of the Nso’bati Bamenda for so many years, and the point person for the Nkar Fondom. Sheey later became the current TaaNteh of AtuaAzire Bamenda and the current president of the Roombii Compound (Cha’mbii) Bamenda branch. Sheey was a member of so many social groups in Bamenda and Nso, and it is difficult to name all of them.

Sheey has left behind a big family. The Roombii Compound in Nkar has lost a champion. The Yuwar Compound in Kimbo has lost a dynamic son. The Nkar Fondom has lost an ambassador. The Kiluun Fondom has lost their leader and a champion of their development. The AtuaAzire Bamenda has lost their TaaNteh. The Kikum ke Suubi woo Bamenda has lost one of their Taa Shiv. The Ngang se Ngiri se Bamenda has lost their leader. The CMA has lost their member. Nso has lost a cultural icon.

Sheey woo Shuundzev Jakiri, Sheey Banadzem has left behind a wife, four children, so many brothers and sisters, and large family to continue his legacy.

May the Almighty God keep Sheey Banadzem in a happy place and may the Gods of our Ancestors welcome him heartily in their blossom land.

Rest In Peace Taanto’ Sheey Banadzem Francis.