BAFAW VILLAGES
Dikomi
Imagine the vast, untamed lands after the Bafaw exodus from Masui. Following Kokobuma, a new chapter unfolded with the founding of Dikomi. Elango Wussong, brother to Esembe of Kokobuma and son of the legendary Abiaseme, ventured forth, crossing the mighty Wambele River. He sought to carve a new home, a testament to his own strength and vision.
Dikomi, the second settled village, stood as a beacon of Bafaw resilience. But its path was not without trials. The Mungo River, a shimmering divide, separated Dikomi from the Bakossi tribe, and tensions often flared. Yet, Elango, a man of formidable stature and even more formidable spirit, met these challenges head-on.
Like his brother in Kokobuma, Elango understood the power of the unseen. He established the "Elangwe," or "Talking Tiger," a secret society that wove mysticism into the fabric of Dikomi. Legends whispered of Elango's own mystical abilities, his power to transform at will, a testament to his deep connection to the spirit world. His physical presence alone, a stout and powerful figure, commanded respect.
The arrival of the Basel Mission, with its message of a new faith, cast a long shadow over the ancient traditions of Dikomi. The influence of the Elangwe, once a cornerstone of the village's identity, began to wane. Yet, the spirit of Dikomi endured.
Today, under the wise guidance of Nfon Akama Sona, Dikomi thrives as an agricultural heartland. The fertile lands yield bountiful harvests, and the village maintains strong, collaborative ties with its Bafaw brethren – Kokobuma, Kombone, and Kurume. Though the echoes of the Elangwe may have faded, the legacy of Elango Wussong, the stout man who crossed the Wambele, lives on in the spirit of Dikomi, a village rooted in strength, tradition, and the enduring bonds of community.