The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017.
Jean Pierre Kepseu • 27 February 2017 • update: 27 February 2017
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon
BAFOUSSAM, CAMEROON - FEBRUARY 26: The Bamilekes march on the streets of the town to music and dancing during the Nyang Nyang dance festival in Bafoussam, Cameroon on February 26, 2017. The Nyang Nyang dance festival, held once every two years by the Bamileke ethnic group from the west of Cameroon, took place this year in the town of Bafoussam with traditional masks and clothing. The Nyang Nyang festival, which is one of Africa's oldest carnivals, is seen as a show of strength by the Bamilekes.
( Jean Pierre Kepseu - Anadolu Agency )Jean Pierre Kepseu
