The Babungo Fondom in the North West Region of
Cameroon is a long-established, highly centralized and elaborated fondom with
strong tradition that has passed from one generation to another. The Nikai
Dance is one of those traditional institutions that make the culture of the people
very distinct. It is performed by young boys and men who have undergone
initiation into the supreme fraternity (Ngumba). It is a dance that symbolizes
unity, fertility and is always performed at the beginning of the planting
season. Besides, the people of Babungo commonly known as the Vengo are experts
in plastic arts that developed innovative metallurgical process which enabled
it to reach an extraordinary level of iron production. Even with globalization,
the people have continuously kept their culture and tradition intact. Pictures below
demonstrate how the youths are prepared as leaders of tomorrow as well as
guardians of costumes and tradition.
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