Chiefdom
His Majesty Fo'o DONG KANA III Victor
18th ruler of the royal dynasty of the Bafou Superior Chiefdom, enthroned in 1994.
The land of builders at the heart of the sacred mountains of Menoua.
Welcome to the BAFOU Chiefdom
His Majesty Fo'o DONG KANA III Victor and the Bafou people open the doors of their royal estate to you. Come admire our monumental pyramidal roof entrances, discover the history of the Fozap statue, and explore our beautiful tea plantation landscapes in Meng-Lepeh.
The Origins and Evolution of Bafou
Generations.
A living memory.
Explore the great periods that shaped the land, the chiefdom and its heritage. Click a date to discover its story.
1550 - 1650
The alliance of Tala and Djeudjiometsa
The Bafou kingdom was born from the meeting of the great hunter Tala, from Baleveng, and chief Djeudjiometsa, already established in Meng-Lepeh. The name "Bafou" (from Pouo-Fouh) describes this dynamic people of builders always searching for development. Meng-Lepeh became the sacred and historical seat of the community.
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Our museum
BAFOU Chiefdom Museum Project
Developed as part of the Route des Chefferies program, our museum space showcases a rich heritage of sacred Bamiléké art. The centerpiece and highly symbolic item of this priceless collection is the mythical "Fozap" statue, guardian of the history and values of our great kingdom.
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Key figures
Bafou chiefdom in figures
100000
Inhabitants
178 km²
Area
16e
Century of creation
FAQ
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Derived from the expression "Pouo-Fouh", it refers to a people who search or dig in order to develop themselves.
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24-hour security
In detail
- Traditional name
- Meng-Lepeh
- People
- Bamiléké
- Founded
- XVIIe siècle
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- +237699821514
- chesubafkana@yahoo.fr
- BP 120 Dschang, Région de l'Ouest, Cameroun
Languages spoken
French, English
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Traditional Kac raffia fiber bag
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Beaded Fozap royal statuette
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