Uncover the intricate links between reproduction, food, and identity in West Africa. This insightful anthropological study delves into the Cameroon Grassfields, where fears of infertility become powerful expressions of anxieties about modernization, poverty, and cultural change. Explore the symbolic language of fertility and its impact on gender and ethnic identities through a rich case study. An essential read for students and researchers in cultural anthropology, women’s studies, and African studies, offering vital perspectives on social reproduction and global development relevant to India’s academic landscape.