Kingdom of Bamum [SEP] inception
Kingdom of Bamum
The Kingdom of Bamum (also spelled Bamoum, Bamun, Bamoun, or Mum) (1394–1884) was a pre-colonial Central African state in what is now northwest Cameroon. It was founded by the Mbum, a Bantu ethnic group from northeast Cameroon. Its capital was the ancient walled city of Fumban.
Origins.
The Mbum of the Grassfields, with several other peoples, claim descent from the Tikar of the Cameroon highlands, who are derived from the Mbum of Delbe (Ngaundere).
spread literacy), but the Shümom language is spoken as a second language by many people and is taught on the radio throughout the Bamum kingdom. Cameroonian musicians Claude Ndam and Gerryland are native speakers of Bamum and use it in their music.
Nguon.
Nguon is a significant holiday for the Bamoun people. Recently, Ngoun has taken place every two years in late November-early December.
See also.
- List of rulers of the Bamum
- Bamum kingdom
External links.
- Bamum Scripts