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Save the Crown: Ntaw Mankon "Sede Vacante", tears flow from old, young

By Bakah Derick  As ordered by the Supreme masquerade of the Mankon people; The Kwifo, sons and daughters of the Fondom this Tuesday 7 June 2022 have answered present at the Palace plaza to mourn the disappearance of their Fon.  Cross section of women at the Mankon Palace court yard  They have come with ragged clothing. They are covered with wood ash and a the majority with hair cut to the lowest level possible especially those of or close to the royal home. They chant in unism at one point and at another in disorder. It is a matter of feeling and love for Fo Angwafo III who joined his ancestors in the later part of May 2022. He has served the land for over six decades on the throne carrying the crown of the mighty Mankon people.. The coronarch is sung in the Mankon language bringing along a strong feeling of communication with the spirits.  The Nikwi nə Abubtə is on in Mankon as the throne stays empty (sede vacante in Roman Catholic jargon). They hope to see th

Save the Crown: Mankon mourning diluted by village cosmopolitan character, "Ntaw" set to welcome found Fon

By Bakah Derick  For the past seven days, the people of Mankon in Bamenda have been mourning the passing on of their Fon following an order by the highest masquerade in Mankon; the Kwifo. According to the order by the Kwifo, no farming or digging related activities were to take place in Mankon during the decreed period of mourning being May 30 to June 5, 2022. Within this period, men were also not allowed to wear caps.  Mankon Palace entrance... (photo credit: www.civiclens.info) Reports from the Mankon Royal home (Ntaw Mankon) and nearby quarters say, this order was respected to the least with community members helping to remind each other about the mourning exercise.  "When I was leaving home with by face cap, my neighbour reminded me that I was not supposed to wear a cap. We actually joked over it and I left but when I got to my junction, the way one Pa talked to me I felt really ashamed and had to remove by cap. Even though I got to the commercial avenue and saw pe

Save the Crown: Dzengoko Fon cautions colleagues on partisan politics

By Shey Godbless  The Fon  Dzengoko village Wum in Menchum Division has called on his peer traditional rulers to remain politically non-partisan and maintain traditional values as they go about leading their different Fondoms and villages.  Fon Inap Mbibong Dzengoko village Wum His Royal Highness Fon Inap Mbibong made the call on Sunday May 22, 2022, while on a courtesy visit to Son's and Daughters of Bui division resident in Bamenda. According to him, partisan politics should not be for traditional rulers since Fons and the palaces engulfed everyone be them the poor, wretched,  rich, dull or intelligent. Taking sides in politics according to him is tantamount to siding with one party against another. The monarch stressed that everybody has a position in the palace and by  staying out of partisan politics, the Fons will be build a society of happiness and harmony. To Fon Inap Mbibong, it will be meaningless if one was Fon without the people, for the people m

Wimbum Community In Bamenda sow for Oneness even in death

By Nfor Nkfu and #BakakDerick in Bamenda The people of the Wimbum tribe in Donga Mantung division of the the North West region resident in Bamenda under the banner of Wimbum Cultural and Development Association(WICUDA) have demonstrated their unreserved strong attachment to each other.This was in a rare event on Sunday 1st August 2021 at the open air arena of Blue Pearl hotel Bamenda.       It was an occasion christened "nderlah" to feast and brainstorm on the way forward for Wimbum people.Thirty three villages that make up the tribe answered present. According to Mr Njeba Festus Wawa, president of the Wimbum Community in Bamenda(WICUDA), it was a moment not only to demonstrate unity but to share progressive ideas. "We came here to commune, to think, look together, eat, drink and share ideas that can move Wimbum people ahead", said Mr Njeba. "We are more united than what people think. Development starts with unity. We have achieved the first goal wh

North West Cameroon: Remarkable Cultures II-The Kom People

The people, unique in more ways represent a widely respected cultural group in the North West Region of Cameroon. From laikom, seat of the Fon and traditional administration, instructions come with unmatched authority and so are they respected and implemented. Believed to be guided and protected by the gods, the Fon's pronouncement on any subject becomes policy.

Save the Crown: Nkwen Fondom bids farewell to Queen Mother "Miafor"

By Bakah Derick The people of Nkwen Fondom a village in the North West Region of Cameroon have ended eight days of mourning following the passing on of their Queen Mother.