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Archive for June 14th, 2025
14Jun’25
Cultural Heritage
The name “Nkwen and Ndzah” has its own interesting origin story, derived from “Vekui” in Lamnso, meaning “plaster remover.” This name emerged from an incident where Nkwen and Ndzah people removed plaster from a building in Nso after not being fed for their work. The municipality maintains rich cultural traditions, including the four-week mourning period […]
14Jun’25
Modern Era
The Nkum council was established by presidential decree No 77/203 of June 19, 1977, separating from the then Nso council. The council began operations in 1978 and has since been managed by three Municipal Administrators and three Mayors. Today, Nkum Council oversees 36 villages, each headed by a 3rd class chief, except for Nkum village […]
14Jun’25
The Story of Tatah
At Kovifem, Nso had four children with his wife Yeafon, including Tatah, who would later found Nkwen and Ndzah. A succession dispute led to Tatah settling in the Ngongba forest between present-day Nkwen and Ndzah and Nso. During his hunting expeditions, Tatah discovered the Ntul people living in scattered settlements. He was welcomed warmly and […]
14Jun’25
Origins and Early History
Oral tradition traces the Nkwen and Ndzah people’s origins to Egypt. Due to harsh climatic conditions, they migrated and eventually settled in Belbele, living as hunters. Later, they and their Nso brothers moved to the savannah land of Tikari in an area called Rifem. The united family at Tikari later separated due to a succession […]