Who We Are
A story of culture, heritage, and community - rooted in Mankon, growing in America.
Mankon Cultural and Development Association-America (MACUDA-A) is part of the larger MACUDA family with headquarters in Mankon, Cameroon. Our members are based in the USA and Canada.
We are a non-profit organization with 501(c) status, bringing together sons, daughters, and well-wishers of Mankon in North America to create a social, academic, and cultural forum that fosters all the ideals and virtues acquired and shared by our common ancestry - striving to influence and contribute to the socio-economic development of Mankon.
Our mission is to foster and enhance among ourselves a bond in all areas of human endeavor, tapping on the history, culture, and aspirations of the Mankon people, who shall be the remote beneficiaries of our organization.
“Peace, Unity & Progress”
Official Motto
One of the Oldest Monarchies in Cameroon
The Mankon Fondom (kingdom) represents one of the oldest monarchies of the grassfield people of the Northwest Region of Cameroon, ruled by HRH Fo'o SAN Angwafo III. The sons and daughters of Mankon constitute a vibrant community of hardworking men and women who make up a large part of the Bamenda metropolitan population. Mankon is the largest group in the Ngemba tribe, with a population of over 180,000 inhabitants.
The Story Behind the Name
The Great Migration
The Mankon people migrated from the Tikar region through hostile terrains, eventually settling in present-day Mankon.
Weh Mankuung Eh
When leader Fo Ndehmagha IV turned and saw the enormous wave of people behind him, he exclaimed 'Weh Mankuung eh' - big tail or big wave. The Mankon people were named.
The Big Wave Grows
The sub-groups are called Nkon (small wavelets). The big wave continues expanding across continents while retaining its DNA and allegiance to the source.
“A man without his culture is like a tree without roots.”
- MACUDA-A · Est. 2006
MACUDA-A members at the Annual Convention
Preserving the Mankon Way of Life
On the cultural front, the Mankon people practice, teach, and pass on to their children a Code of Conduct Discipline. MACUDA-America serves as a lead to research, galvanize, and further develop this code to guide those residing in North America.
MACUDA-America was formally launched in 2006 and has since held annual conventions. Our developmental goals are holistic - ensuring the social, economic, and political empowerment of our members. As we push forward for a better association, we recognize that we have to work as one - for all and all for one.
Read Our Constitution →Our Seven Objectives
Unite
Bring together all Mankon people in America to promote our cultural values.
Foster Oneness
Foster a spirit of oneness, peaceful coexistence, and cooperation.
Census & Records
Maintain a permanent register of all members, updated as necessary.
Development
Actively participate in development projects alone or with other Mankon associations.
Cultural Festivals
Organize Mankon cultural and traditional festivals.
Community Support
Rejoice with members in happiness and condole with them in sorrow.
Education
Educate members by calling on experts to talk on subjects beneficial to the association.