Samba 2026 Festival and the visit of Paramount Fon of Akum to Santa Village.

The Samba Annual Dance Festival, held on 1st January 2026 in Santa Village, marked a significant cultural milestone, further elevated by the historic visit of the Paramount Fon of Akum, Fon of Awing, Fon of Bamock.

This year’s festival was more than a celebration of the renowned Samba dance; it was a powerful expression of identity, continuity, and communal pride. The Samba dance, deeply rooted in the traditions of Santa, once again brought together elders, youths, cultural custodians, and visitors in a vibrant display of rhythm, costume, and ancestral heritage.

The presence of the Paramount Fon of Akum gave the event exceptional historical and political relevance. His visit symbolized respect, reconciliation, and the strengthening of traditional bonds between the people of Akum and Santa. It reaffirmed the role of traditional leadership as a unifying force and underscored the importance of cultural diplomacy in fostering peace and mutual understanding among neighboring fondoms.

Together, the Samba Annual Dance Festival and the visit of the Paramount Fon of Akum transformed Santa Village into a center of cultural convergence—where tradition, leadership, and unity were celebrated in one voice. This moment will be remembered as a testament to the enduring power of culture to bridge histories and shape a shared future. #happynewyear #celebration #love #culture #cameroon #cameroon #love ‪@Crtvweb‬ ‪@BBC‬ ‪@stvcameroon‬ ‪@stvcameroon‬ ‪@Canal2InternationalOfficiel‬ ‪@echoesofsanta‬ ‪@equinoxtv5751‬ ‪@thepostnewspaper2023‬ ‪@cameroontribune3369‬ ‪@ABAKWATV-BDA‬