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How do you say “Good morning” in your native language? ☀️
In mine, we say: “Ànoh” or “À fo noh”
What about yours?
#Grassfields #Graffi #Cameroon
How do surnames work in Cameroon?
Why do families have multiple surnames?
How do names work in Graffi Culture in particular?
#Grassfields #Graffi #Cameroon
This past weekend, I, @GraffiPikin, had the opportunity of attending the 37th Annual Convention of the Bali Cultural Association USA 🇨🇲🇺🇸
Here is a clip of the royal dance called:
“𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀”
What a rich culture we have!
#Grassfields #Graffi #Cameroon
𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 👹
Here is a “behind the scenes” look of a Juju costume made out of porcupine quills
*Note: 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 are seen as a “Royal Animal” in the Grassfields of Cameroon 🇨🇲
#Grassfields #Cameroon
𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐇𝐔 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒
Various designs of “The Country Caps”
So detailed.
So intricate.
So unique ✨
#Grassfields #Toghu #Cameroon
𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈 ⏳
A Notable from the Nso’ Kingdom (Bui-NWR) of the Grassfields of Cameroon 🇨🇲
#Grassfields #Cameroon
𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈 ⏳
A Fon (King) and his Royal Wives
*It should be noted that the Fon had the ability to marry whoever and how ever many women he desired.
#Grassfields #Cameroon
𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈 ⏳
NI JOHN NGU FONCHA (1916-1999)
From the Grassfields of Cameroon 🇨🇲
What are your thoughts on him?💭
#Grassfields #Cameroon
𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈 ⏳
Traditional Bamileke Dancers from the Grassfields of Cameroon 🇨🇲
#Grassfields #Cameroon
𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈 ⏳
This is Fon Ndi of Kom who ruled from 1926-1954.
With him are his two wives, otherwise known as “Women of the Palace”.
#Grassfields #Cameroon
𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈 ⏳
Fon Achirimbi of Bafut bestowing an elephant tusk to Queen Elizabeth II in Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬 in 1956.
#Grassfields #Bafut #Cameroon
Indigo dyes of West Africa
Things that all Graffi share in common:
1. Political Organization
2. Traditional Clothing
3. Twins being “Children of God”
4. Immortality of the Fon
5. Death Celebrations
6. Successions
That’s half. I can cover the rest in a thread 🧵
#Grassfields #Cameroon
@GraffiPikin @PerryAlem Can you elaborate on this for me please ?
If the Grassfields of Cameroon 🇨🇲 had a flag, what colors would it be and why?
What would those colors signify?
#Grassfields #Cameroon
𝐋𝐎’𝐓𝐈 ⚔️
The Dance from the Bali-Nyonga Kingdom of the Grassfields of Cameroon 🇨🇲
#Grassfields #Cameroon
It’s important that we as 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈 people create avenues for our children to learn and be immersed in the GREATNESS that comes with being 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈🇨🇲🔥
Once again, 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈 is GREAT🔥
#Grassfields #Cameroon
Are you proud of your Culture?
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