Chefferie Supérieure BANGOUA

The Bangoua kingdom was founded around the 14th century by the valiant hunter Lekemegne (nicknamed Djopvup). According to oral tradition, he discovered this wildlife-rich territory during an expedition with his twin brother Nouthe. Following a strategic fraternal separation, Lekemegne settled permanently to found the kingdom of Bangoua, while his brother Nouthe became the founding king of the sister chiefdom, Batoufam. The community adopted the traditional name "MbaNgwe", sealing a strong dynasty in the Ndé Division.

Navigating the turbulences of the pre-colonial and colonial eras under the guidance of influential monarchs like King Nono Tchoutouo, Bangoua fiercely preserved its cultural identity. In 1958, amidst political instability in the West, the chiefdom created the famous "Macabo Festival" (a local tuber). Originally designed by dignitaries to secretly feed populations taking refuge in the forests and celebrate resilience, this biennial festival grew to become the community's largest cultural gathering.

Enthroned in 2001, His Majesty Djampou Tchatchoung Annick Julio became the 23rd sovereign of the Bangoua dynasty. Under his leadership, the 2nd-degree chiefdom experienced remarkable growth focused on ecotourism, education, and infrastructure modernization. A milestone of his reign was the 2011 inauguration of the new Bangoua Royal Museum, an architectural masterpiece promoting Medumba heritage. He continues to champion ancestral traditions worldwide.