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  1. Bamileke people - Wikipedia

    The Bamiléké people are an ethnic group of Central Africa that inhabits the Western High Plateau colloquially known as the grassfields of Cameroon. According to Dr John Feyou de Hapy, …

  2. Bamileke | Cameroon, Grassfields, Ethnic Groups | Britannica

    The Bamileke are an enterprising people who have eagerly adapted to a cash economy. They have played an important role in the economic development of Cameroon as professionals, …

  3. The Bamiléké of western Cameroon - Qiraat Africa

    Sep 18, 2024 · Bamiléké is a collective term referring to the people of some 100 chiefdoms in the Western Province of Cameroon, and their descendants now living throughout the country and …

  4. The Bamileke People: Rich Culture, Tradition, and Impactful …

    Sep 6, 2024 · The Bamileke people, the largest ethnic group in Cameroon’s West and Northwest regions, boast a rich cultural heritage characterized by striking masquerades, intricate …

  5. Bamileke People | Their Culture, History and Art

    The Cameroon-Bamileke people cluster consists of multiple ethnic groups predominantly found in Cameroon, with the Bamileke being the largest group. They migrated south and west centuries …

  6. The Legacy of the Bamileke People in America

    Mar 11, 2025 · Despite being brought to America against their will, many African people, including the Bamileke, preserved elements of their cultural identity —whether in spiritual practices, art, …

  7. The Bamiléké People | ReConnected Grassfields

    The Bamileke people are one of the largest and most well-known ethnic groups of Cameroon’s Western Grassfields region. They are renowned for their vibrant traditions, chieftaincies, …

  8. Bamiléké - Encyclopedia.com

    Bamil é k é is a collective term referring to a loose agglomeration of some 100 kingdoms or chiefdoms of the eastern Grassfields in the Western Province of Cameroon. These kingdoms …

  9. The Bamileke Tribe of Cameroon: History, Culture, and Traditions

    Find the history, origin, culture, food, festivals, marriage traditions, and countries where the Bamileke tribe of Cameroon can be found.

  10. Bamiléké - History and Cultural Relations

    During the precolonial era, the Bamiléké fought wars among their constituent kingdoms as well as with the neighboring Nso and Bamoun. Relations among kingdoms included economic …