The origins of the Bamileke people, image 1
The Bamileke, whose origins trace to Egypt, migrated to what is now northern Cameroon between the 11th and 14th centuries. In the 17th century they migrated further south and west to avoid being forced to convert to Islam. Today, a majority of peoples within this people cluster are Christians. The Bamileke are the native people of three regions of Cameroon, namely West, North-West and South-West.
The Bamileke speak a semi-Bantu language and are related to Bantu peoples. Historically, the Bamun and the Bamileke were united. The founder of the Bamun group (Nchare) was the younger brother of the founder of Bafoussam. Bamiléké are a group comprising many tribes. In this group, there are several superficial cultural disparities, including Dschang, Bafang, Bagangté, Mbouda and Bafoussam.
Bantu refers to a large, complex linguistic grouping of peoples in Africa. The Cameroon-Bamileke Bantu people cluster encompasses multiple Bantu ethnic groups primarily found in Cameroon, the largest of which is the Bamileke.
In the 17th century they migrated further south and west to avoid being forced to convert to Islam. Another reason for migration was to resist enslavement during the Atlantic Slave Trade. Today, a majority of peoples within this people cluster are Christians.
Pour les titres de notabilité ces titres se donnent suivant la lignée et la catégorie sociale.
1er les titres khuiazé , ngwafô , sôp et mbe': ne sont décernés qu'aux enfants du chef.
2ème Ceux de ta'ndi et ndzèfô sont réservés aux serviteurs du chef.Rame et sa'a sont réservés aux enfants des serviteurs ou autre.
3ème Le titre de Meukam est attribué aux fils de chef étranger.
4ème Il faut ajouter qu'à partir du 8ème chef apparaît les NWambé qu'il soit fils du chef ou non.
5ème les Maffo - décernés à la mère du chef la mère de l'adjoint et l 'aînée des filles du chef née à la chefferie .
The origins of the Bamileke people, image 2
1. Fo Tatomdjap
2. Fo Keunzekouo
3. Fo Tanze-ndeu
4. Fo Ngouomedoum
5. Fo Djaboukem
6. Fo Youayi
7. Fo Mbeutchouang
8. Fo Yussu
9. Fo Kemki
10. Fo Kemgang I
11. Fo Kemgang II
12. Fo Kemgouo
13. Fo Youte
14. Fo Dada
15. Fo Tchouankem
Batié (the Sand Village) is a town and commune in the Hauts Plateau division located in the western province of Cameroon. The closest major city is the provincial capital of the West province, Bafoussam. The village is located on one of the few paved roads (N5) in Cameroon.
The Bamileke is the native group which is now dominant in Cameroon's West and Northwest Regions. It is part of the Semi-Bantu (or Grassfields Bantu) ethnic group. The Bamileke are regrouped under several groups, each under the guidance of a chief or fon.
During the colonial period, parts of the Bamileke adopted Christianity. Some of them practice Islam toward the border with the Adamawa Tikar and the Bamun. The distinctive mark for Bamileke people is wearing the elephant masks for dance ceremonies or funerals.
After a man's death, all of his possessions typically go to a single, male heir. Polygamy (more specifically, polygyny) is practiced, and some important individuals may have literally hundreds of wives. Marriages typically involve a bride price to be paid to the bride's family. According to custom, the eldest son is the probable heir, but a father may choose any one of his sons to succeed him.
The Bamileke are very dynamic and have a great sense of entrepreneurship. Thus, they can be found in almost all regions of Cameroon and in the world, mainly as business owners.
Batié's location in the western province of Cameroon
Scenic drive through as you approach Batié
Batié Council office; Headed by the Mayor, all of the administrative services are located here.
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