Mankon

Mankon (historically spelled Mankong) is a geo-historic community constituting a large part of Bamenda in Cameroon, formed as an amalgamation of about five different ethnic groups.

Mankon plays host to several tourism conveniences amongst which is a modern museum located at the ntoh, the palace of the fon, and is open to the public.

This museum is a major tourist destination in Northwest Province, with a gallery of art and craft dating back several centuries.

The most convenient time to visit the Mankon fondom is during the December and New Year periods when the kingdom has its annual dance, during which the people celebrate and also have the rare occasion of mixing with the fon.

Such festivities give the Mankon people the opportunity to savor the varied rhythms of African music and to meet expert drummers and musicians of the kingdom.