Together, we are stronger. Together, we are Bafaw.

We encourage everyone, Bafaw and non-Bafaw alike, to join us at the Mbum. Experience the warmth of our community, the richness of our culture, and the power of unity. Let us come together, recharge, and celebrate our shared heritage.

Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 Mbum!

The 14th Annual Mbum Bafaw will be held from July 18, 2025 through July 20, 2025 in the Dallas Metropolitan area, Texas. Join us for several days of celebration, unity, and cultural enrichment.

Munyenge

July 18, 2025: Join us at the Moody Performance Hall in Dallas, Texas to experience a live performance of the play, Munyenge. Tap into the Bafaw culture and find the happiness that lies within.

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Bafcuda Presents The 14th Annual MBUM Bafaw Gala Fundraiser, Mulataku Ndi'nginya, Saturday 19 July 2025, 18:30 Constellation Club

14th Annual Mbum Bafaw Fundraising Gala

July 19, 2025: Ready to dance? Come and party with us at the Constellation Club in Irving, Texas. Make sure you bring an appetite too because the cuisine is to die for. But don’t forget your wallets. It is a fundraiser, after all, and there are many in need who depend on your support. Mulataku ndi'nginya – unity is strength.

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Close-up of a campfire with flames burning brightly

Barbeque Time!

July 20, 2025: Are you tired yet? Just one more event! Relax with us at the lake, grab a burger or suya and a beer, and listen to stories around the firepit (or barbeque grill, as we like to call it).

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Past Mbums

Group of women in colorful skirts and black tops, smiling, with the text 'Mulataku N'di Nginya Unity is Strength' behind them

Five women in yellow head wraps and green and yellow patterned dresses stand together outdoors.

Group of people posing at the BAFAW Cultural and Development Association National Convention, Mulataku N'di Nginya, Unity is Strength

Four people smiling at the camera wearing traditional African clothing

Group of people gathered in a living room for a birthday celebration, with a Happy Birthday balloon visible in the background.

Decorated stage with a gold throne, two wine bottles, and a blue tablecloth patterned with palm trees, a ship, and coconuts

Four people seated at a table, with a man in traditional attire and a woman in a pink headwrap, on a stage with a decorated tablecloth and a palm tree

Four men wearing white shirts and patterned pants stand on a stage, one speaks into a microphone, while another holds a plate.

Group of women in blue dresses holding signs that say 'Congratulations' at a celebratory event

Man in white shirt and glasses holds a lit lantern at a festive event

Group of people in traditional African clothing gathered for a celebration.

Group of people in traditional Nigerian attire dancing at a wedding reception.

Two women wearing blue patterned dresses, one with a head wrap and the other with a crown of lights, smiling for a photo at a banquet hall

Man helping another man put on a blue and green patterned robe

Group of people in traditional African clothing and headwear, some holding staffs, with flags in the background

Man holding a staff stands before seated people in traditional attire, 'National Development and Cultural Convention of BAFAN' banner visible

Why Attend the Mbum?

Reunite with Loved Ones

Reconnect with family, friends, and fellow Bafaw community members. Share stories, laughter, and create lasting memories.

Embrace Bafaw Culture

Immerse yourself in Bafaw traditions, music, dance, and cuisine. Experience the vibrant tapestry of our heritage.

Support a Worthy Cause

Proceeds from the Mbum will directly support BAFCUDA USA's mission of supporting their local communities, preserving Bafaw culture, empowering youth, and improving the lives of Bafaw people.

Reunite, Recharge, and Celebrate Bafaw Heritage

"Mbum" is a Lifo (the Bafaw dialect) word meaning "gathering." It is a time-honored tradition for the Bafaw people, dating back to their earliest days. The first Mbum took place in old Kokobuma, the first settled village after the Bafaw migrated from Mbo land. Before embarking on another significant journey to find more land, they gathered, united, and drew strength from one another, embodying the Bafaw mantra of "mulataku ndi'nginya" (unity is strength). Following this ancient tradition, BAFCUDA USA hosts an annual Mbum, a gathering where Bafaw people from around the world can come together, reconnect, and celebrate their shared heritage. This year marks the 14th annual Mbum, and we are thrilled to host it in Dallas, Texas.