Oroko Cultural Diversity.

07/03/2025

Chieftaincy Dispute in Kwakwa Bakundu

Origin
Kwakwa Bakundu from Origin was a farm land of the people of Nake Bokoko and was never upgraded to the status of a full Chiefdom until 1960s.
Most of the settlers were Bakundu people from Boa Bakundu some of who bought land from the Nake Bokoko people.
In 1986, the indegens of Nake Bokoko and Nake Bongwana decided to form a government in Kwakwa inorder to up grade it to have a Chief. This gave rise to Mr Kemba (late) and Mr Awolos Stephen Masumbe.
Due to the demised of Mr Kemba, Mr Awolos Stephen was ruling the Village and in 1996 when he decided to go in for a prefectorial order or Gazette number, the then DO of Mbonge decided to ward the prefectorial order but to Mr Tukwa Manfred who happened to come from Nake Bongwana without claiming any ancestral land in Kwakwa.
In 2001, the Governor of South West province (region) decided to called for the cancellation of the Prefectorial order given to Mr Tukwa Manfred (late), and in 2003 that was done by the SDO of Meme, Mr Makoge Ivo.
Though Mr Tukwa Manfred ruled Kwakwa from 1998 to 2018 when he died, he was ruling under illegality according to the Nake Bokoko people.
In the most recent, the situation has not been fully addressed too. The Nake Bokoko people have all the necessary documents to prove their right as the rightful owner of Kwakwa Bakundu steming from traditional rites and other benefits which they enjoy in Kwakwa.

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06/26/2025

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06/18/2025

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06/18/2025

Traditional midwifery practices of the Oroko people, specifically the role of "Mokoua nwana" (midwives) in childbearing. These traditional birth attendants used herbal remedies and techniques to facilitate safe deliveries and manage pregnancy-related complications.

The effectiveness of traditional midwifery in the past, including:

1. *Herbal remedies*: Mokoua nwana used various herbs to support pregnant women, depending on the nature of their pregnancy.
2. *Breech baby management*: They could identify and reposition breech babies, ensuring safe deliveries.
3. *Stillbirth prevention*: Traditional methods helped prevent stillbirths and ensured smooth deliveries.

However, the decline of traditional midwifery practices with the advent of modern hospitals and clinics. Many young women have abandoned traditional methods, embracing modernity instead. This shift has led to:

1. *Loss of cultural heritage*: Traditional knowledge and practices are being eroded.
2. *Increased pregnancy complications*: The lack of traditional knowledge has contributed to more pregnancy-related complications.
Thus, advocating for a balanced approach, recognizing the value of traditional midwifery while also embracing modernity. This discussion highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage and exploring integrative approaches to healthcare

Molombe Hans Masalo (Cultural Historian)

06/17/2025

Join Us Wish the CEO of Lovers of OROKO Culture a Happy Birthday.

It's not easy with the current trend and quest to be popular through the things different from Culture and Tradition, yet a vibrant young a handsome man is standing up to promote our Culture online.

We must CELEBRATE him as he clocks another year today, Tata we wish you a Wonderful Happy birthday and may our ANCESTORS keep blessing you, and may the Almighty God bless you richly.

Keep standing and pushing the Oroko Culture until our names as a People will be inscribed in the hearts or every man, tribe, Communities, and all over the world at large.

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06/16/2025

A lesson Oroko people should learn from king Musaka.

He was a narrator. It is thanks to the fact that he talked a lot that we got lots of information about how our ancient communities functioned.

Oroko people should learn to talk and not sit quiet. When you sit quiet your history and identity is erased with time so much that your offsprings will no longer have any knowledge about who they are or where they come from. This is the case for 90% of Oroko people today.

Tell your children about your village. It's history, customs, traditions, how it was founded , when it was founded, who founded it, where the founder came from etc.

Every child who stays in your house should know all this. Everyone who visits you should also learn this. By doing this you are ensuring that history is not lost.

In Knutsons memoir, he also recommended that other European explorers took time to visit and study the village of iloani(many Oroko tribes claim to have descended or passed through Iloani). Knutson claimed even though all Oroko(Oroko meaning the people, not the name in itself which is new) villages had thesame pattern(an Ekpe lodge in the center and houses built around that lodge), Iloani(which he called a very ancient settlement) had many historic features that should be studied.
Maybe the oldest proof of nsibidi was in Iloani but has been lost with time?

This is what happens when history is not taught and transmitted to children.
We should be very grateful to king Musaka for teaching us history indirectly.

Source Enow Mukete

06/14/2025

06/14/2025

If you're a real Christian who don't rely on listening only to what PREACHERS tell you, but you are a fervent reader of the Holly Book, you don't no one to tell you the People of Africa(Sub Saharan Africa) are the real descendants of Jacob.

Everything the Bible talks about is found in Africa, don't be swayed away by what is now modern day Israel, HISTORY can be hidden but it won't stay hidden for eternity.

Know thy self and regained your Confidence and stay committed to the Origin of your roots.

06/14/2025

Journey to the Southwest region of cameroon 🇨🇲

The history of the Oroko people in Cameroon.
A summary from Knutson and Valdeau's accounts.

The Oroko people are the indigenous occupants of Ndian and Meme divisions in the southwest region of cameroon and the southern part of calabar, Nigeria.

They are believed to have built the kingdom of biafra which collapsed around 1755-1760 due to internal fightings and famine. The collapse of the kingdom of biafra contributed greatly to the collapse of the Rio del Rey district as a major trading post in Ndian and in cameroon.

The Oroko were very skilled at producing Iron weapons like swords recorded in Meme(an ancient Oroko town). They also produced iron coins in the shape of a roachfish stamped with three holes which they used to carry out trade. They're probably the only tribe in Africa that used iron coins for trade and how they got that ability is still a subject of research. The last of such coins was seen at itoki.

The Oroko created a leopard government called Matame/Ekpe which contributed in maintaining peace. Another way they remain attached to their leopard culture is through the leopard names they give to one of every twin born in their land and the leopard-man ancestral figure of some Oroko tribes.

They also built a hieroglyphics system of communication called nsibidi, which was recorded in Iloani in the 1800's. This system was mainly used in the matame society but some symbols are allowed for common use. These symbols also gave rise to the camwood body paintings commonly seen on the bodies of Oroko people. The body paintings are meant to transmit coded messages.

Source : GREAT AFRICA

06/12/2025

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06/02/2025

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The laughter here is the one of happiness that our People are Definitely taking the Lead. Yes i said that, Common! Check what our Oroko Legend in Cameroonian Contemporary Urban Music is planning to release soon.

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