Chefferie Supérieure BAZOU

The Bazou kingdom was founded around the 17th century by the pioneer King (Fong) Kemajou I. Settling on the mountainous and fertile foothills of the Ndé Division, the community structured itself around values of strength, sovereignty, and nobility, adopting the traditional name "Zo'o" (literally translating to "the Elephant"). This name expresses the collective power and stature of the kingdom within the Grassfields. The dynasty quickly consolidated thanks to a united and strategic customary governance.

Navigating the pre-colonial and colonial eras under the leadership of far-sighted monarchs like the great King Tchoua, Bazou distinguished itself by its remarkable spirit of solidarity and resilience. Despite political mutations and the advent of modern administration in Western Cameroon, the community kept its customary fraternities and 2nd-degree traditional structures completely intact. The royal estate preserved its ancestral red earthen brick architecture, standing as an immutable cultural landmark.

• Enthroned in 2011, His Majesty King Tchoua Kemajou Vincent ascended the throne as the worthy heir to the Zo'o dynasty. His reign is defined by a strong push toward socio-economic development, education, and improving accessibility within the Bazou community. Combining administrative discipline with a deep attachment to the customs and traditions of the Medumba area, he actively works to upgrade the royal estate and open his kingdom to international tourism and culture.