Prince mfonrifum Nabil Mbombo Njoya was crowned sultan King of Bamoun kingdom of Bamoun people of Cameroon immediately after his fathers funeral on Friday 7th October 2021. His father late King sultan Ibrahim Mbombo Njoya was the 19th Nfon (King) of Bamoun people since 1992. Uniquely enough, he was crowned alongside his biological sister. Tradition... Continue Reading →
Benin kingdom or empire is currently a traditional kingdom located in Nigeria. It is mainly inhabited by the Edo people and has existed since the precolonial days being referred in history as one of the most powerful empires in West Africa. It is also famous for its bronze sculptures and artwork that shocked the colonialists... Continue Reading →
Botswana is a made of 8 principal or major tribes or ethnic groups that are headed by a monarch today called a paramount chief (kgosi) who were initially kings before the colonial era. They include: BaMangwatoBaKoena / BaKwenaBaTlokwaBaNgakwetse BaRolongBalete / BaMaleteBaTawana BaKagtla National House of Chiefs / Ntlo ya Dikgosi (Botswana ) is an advisory... Continue Reading →
Bamoun (Bamun) people are an ethnic group currently inhabiting Cameroon. They formerly existed as a monarchical nation called kingdom of Bamun ruled by kings or sultans. Today the monarch of the Bamoun still exist but only as a traditional entity, however thhey hold immense unseen power with their people. His traditional title is Mfon which... Continue Reading →
King Nzolameso Antonio of Bambata or Zombo kingdom, Angola who was also a decorated lieutenant colonel in the Angolan armed forces has passed away.
Bambata (mbata) or Zombo kingdom is one of the Kingdoms under the larger kingdom of the Kongo. It is today a traditional kingdom located in the country of Angola. The late King of Bambata or Zombo is King Nzolameso Antonio of Bambata (mbata) or Zombo kingdom, Angola. He is a Angolan decorated lieutenant colonel who... Continue Reading →
Somalia region which includes Somalia and the self independence states of Somaliland and Puntland were divided into various tribal or clan monarchies before colonization. However they still exist today mainly as traditional leaders of their various clans and tribes. This post focuses on currently reigning traditional monarchs in Somalia, Somaliland and Puntland SULTAN OF WARSANGALI... Continue Reading →
Sultan and King (Nfon) Ibrahim Mbombo Njoya of Bamoun people of Cameroon has passed away. He died in Paris France where he was receiving treatment after covid19 complications. He was the 19th reigning monarch of the Bamoun people of Cameroon who formerly inhabited the Bamoun Kingdom.Previously he served in various capacities in the Cameroonian government... Continue Reading →
Traditional kings, chiefs and leaders are the epitome of tribal and cultural leadership and development in many parts of Africa. This includes Democratic Republic of Congo who still have their royal leaders after abolition of their states during colonial period. The government of DRC however recognises these kings and chiefs in their constitution under the... Continue Reading →
Meet Nfon (King or ruler) Mukete IV Ekoko Leonard of Bafaw people of Cameroon. He is also ruler of kumba region, the centre of Bafaw people Photo : Facebook Photo : the Sun Cameroon He is the last born son of late Nfon Victor Mukete who died in 2021 aged 103. Nfon Victor Mukete was... Continue Reading →
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