The Baligham, also called the Nepgayidbi ("people of the palace") are an ethnic group in
Cameroon
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. The Ndaghams left Bafu-Fondong (about 4 km from
Dschang
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western region of Cameroon), in the mid-18th century due to several factors including
Fulani
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raids or Jihads, and
famine
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caused by
desertification.
In their long and eventful migration, the Baligamba kingdom had become too large and after the loss of their leader Gawolbe, quarrels over leadership occurred which led to the breakup of the kingdom into small factions. One by one, faction after faction left, each going their own way until the legitimate successor, Galanga, was left only with a handful of followers. These he named Nepgayidbi.
Introduction
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official status,
location.
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language,
relationship with neighbours and others.
The people
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The History
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Today
Ahidjo
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