Discover the rich history and cultural traditions of the MaSu clans - preserving our past while building our future.
The MaSu community is built upon the rich traditions and enduring spirit of three distinct clans, each contributing to our collective identity and shared future in the Nwa Sub-Division.
Guardians of Tradition & Administrative Center
The Yamba tribe stands as the cornerstone of the Nwa Sub-Division, comprising 15 independent villages: NTIM, NTONG, KWAK, FA'AM, NGUNG, SIH, BOM, GOM, MFE, NWA, MBEM, NKOT, ROM, YANG, and BANG. Each village is governed by a Fon who serves as the custodian of culture and tradition.
As the administrative center of the sub-division, the Yamba clan benefits from essential infrastructure including a district hospital in Nwa Central, a Baptist hospital in Mbem, a gendarmerie brigade, and the Divisional Office.
Yamba Traditional Palace
Agricultural Powerhouse & Economic Hub
Mbaw Plain Agricultural Fields
The Mbaw clan, the second largest group in the Nwa Sub-Division, traces its origins to migrations from the Tikar ethnic group. The migration was driven by succession disputes and the search for fertile land, leading them to the fertile Mbaw Plain.
NGURI, NTEM, NWANTI, NGU, MBIRIKPA, NKING, NKWAT, NGOM-SABONGARI, NYURONG, NGOMKOW, JATOR-NGWEMBE, NGAMFE-KURT, and LIH - each governed by a Fon who preserves cultural heritage and maintains social order.
The clan faces ongoing farmer-grazer conflicts that have evolved from minor disputes to serious confrontations, requiring sustainable solutions and community dialogue.
Border Gateway & Cultural Resilience
Though comprising the smallest number of villages with just 13, the Mfumte clan is renowned for its hospitality, determination for growth, and commitment to development. Strategically located on the Cameroon-Nigeria border, it serves as the gateway to Nigeria.
ADERE, BITUI, NCHIA, LUS, KOM, MBALLA, JUI, KOFFA, MANANG, MBAH, MBAT, MBEPJI, SA'AM - each governed by a Fon who maintains customs and traditions. The mother development association, MFUCUDA, coordinates community initiatives.
Mfumte Hilly Terrain & Caves
Prominent elite exemplifying Mfumte potential
The MaSu community draws strength from the unique contributions of each clan - the administrative excellence of Yamba, the agricultural prosperity of Mbaw, and the resilient spirit of Mfumte. Together, we preserve our heritage while building a brighter future for generations to come.
United Communities
Shared Values
Together Forward
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