LEADERSHIP & ROYALTY

THE MBU FONDOM & ROYAL DYNASTY

The Mbu Fondom is one of the historic major Fondoms of the North West Region. The known monarchs of Mbu include: Damugok, Nji Mberk, Achiri Mokom, Aba’ajeh, Reutuh Njiakoh, Atso Atse, Ndzeghe Areuzock, Mokoroka I, Akotow Ndzeghe Angye, Fobeureungong I, Akotow Asangha Ngwa (1886–1914), Moma Ndzah Mokoroka II (1914–1956), Fobeureungong II (1956–1996), and the current ruler HRM Mokoroka III (1996–present).

MBOM ERBENI – MBU GRAND CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Mbom Erbeni is a biennial seven‑day cultural and economic festival held at the Mbu Palace. It showcases traditional dances, rituals, arts and crafts, gastronomy, agro‑pastoral exhibitions, fashion parades, and community homecoming.

TOURISM & HERITAGE SITES

Visitors can explore: Ancient settlement sites of the Mbu migration story The Royal Palace of Mbu Cultural dance arenas Historic farmlands of the Santa Plateau Proximity to Shum Laka, a world-renowned archaeological site that connects Mbu to deep African prehistory

TRADITIONAL DANCES & MUSIC

🪘 TRADITIONAL DANCES & MUSIC Major dance forms include Mbaghalum, Massa, Mbong, Samba, Guitar Dance, Meukom Ngang (Royal Juju), Lum, Erdingoh, and Erbine‑Fon (Fon’s Dance). TRADITIONAL ATTIRE & CUSTOMS Men traditionally wear Toghoh, while women wear Ngwashi during major cultural ceremonies, symbolizing identity and heritage.

PROMINENT PERSONALITIES OF MBU

Mbu is home to many distinguished national figures, including: Former Ministers & Statesmen H.E. Simon Achidi Achu – Former Prime Minister (1992–1996) Prof. Victor Anomah Ngu – Former Minister of Public Health John Niba Ngu – Former Minister of Agriculture & GM of CDC Ambassadors Amb. Jacob Achidi Kisob – Cameroon Ambassador to the UK High-level Administrators Pa Achu Paul Ngu – Senior Divisional Officer Mr Emmanuel Kisob – Senior Divisional Officer Mr George Mofor Achu – Governor Judiciary Justice Daniel Kisob – Attorney General These citizens have contributed significantly to Cameroon’s national development and governance.

ECONOMIC LIFE & DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

The region’s ecological richness—similar to the Shum Laka basin—supports diverse agricultural production and makes Mbu strategically positioned for tourism, heritage conservation, and investment.

Mbu’s economy is primarily based on:

TRADITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

The Mbu Fondom maintains a well-organized traditional governance system:

MAJOR QUATERS INCLUDES

Toh Saam-Mbo, Ndjin-Meumbang, Mbu Cooperative, Reuka Mbo, Westmacot-Mamben, Santa-Mbu Royal, and others (14 in total).