An Introduction to the Study of Bali Nyonga
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An Introduction to the Study of Bali Nyonga

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An Introduction to the Study of Bali Nyonga

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An Introduction to the Study of Bali Nyonga is a landmark work that opens the door to one of Cameroon's best-documented kingdomsā€”told not by outsiders but by the voices of its own people. Written in homage to the revered Fon V.S. Galega II, this richly woven volume is both a tribute and a testament, capturing the essence of a culture shaped by resilience, migration, and memory. Spanning six insightful chapters, the book traces the epic migration of the Bali Chamba people from their ancestral roots near the Atlantika Mountainsā€”straddling present-day northern Cameroon and Nigeriaā€”to their settlement in the Cameroon Grasslands. In addition, it explores the intricate evolution of their political, economic, and spiritual institutions, as well as the vital role of language in preserving their world-sense, values, and identity. Whether you're a scholar of African civilizations, a student of cultural studies, or a curious reader drawn to indigenous histories told with authenticity, this foundational text offers a rare and resonant encounter with a living heritage.

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Publisher
Spears Media Press
Year
2026
eBook ISBN
9781957296708
Topic
Social Sciences
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Front cover
  2. Spears Studies in African and African Diaspora History
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Figures
  8. Foreword to the First Edition
  9. Preface to the First Edition
  10. Introduction | V.S. Galega II and the Chroniclers of His Enduring Legacy
  11. Photo of HRH Galega II, Fon of Bali Nyonga, 1940ā€“1985
  12. 1 | Geographical and Historical Introduction of Bali Nyonga
  13. 2 | The Biography of V.S. Galega II (1906ā€“1985)
  14. 3 | Economic and Social Setting of the Reign of Galega II (1940ā€“1985)
  15. 4 | The Traditional Political Institution of Bali Nyonga: An Outline of their Roles in the Installation of a New Fon of Bali
  16. 5 | The ļ»æMungaka Language: Its Development, Spread, and Use
  17. 6 | The Origin of ļ»æMungaka: An Alternative View
  18. Afterword to the Revised Edition
  19. Appendix I: Genealogy of the Bali Nyonga Dynasty
  20. Appendix II: An Address By His Highness Ganyonga III
  21. Appendix III: An Address Presented by The Traditional Council of Bali and the King Makers
  22. Contributors
  23. Index
  24. Back cover

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