Bakwiri

/bɑkˈwɪri/ noun

Definition

An ethnic group of Cameroon, particularly around Mount Cameroon, or their Bantu language.

Etymology

From the Bantu language family, representing an ethnic group primarily found in southwestern Cameroon. The name has been used in anthropological literature since colonial documentation of Cameroon.

Kelly Says

The Bakwiri live on the slopes of Mount Cameroon, an active volcano—their music and oral traditions are deeply tied to this dramatic landscape and the volcanic soil that makes their region fertile.

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