Kumba Extra

Survivors’ Network Africa, a Kumba-based Non-Governmental Organization has championed the commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons' Designated by the United Nations organization, the 30th of July is a day to raise awareness of the problem of human trafficking and a call for action to end this form of modern-day slavery. In commemoration of this day, this Kumba-based non-profit organization, conducted a series of Radio and TV talks to sensitize the population.  With support from Volunteers, they embarked on a massive sensitization on the streets, posting flyers in motor parks and educational facilities to share information, raise awareness about the growing problems of human trafficking, and to effect change that will ultimately end this crime. According to Ebot Whitney, programs coordinator, human trafficking is a crime that occurs all over, in our community, and even in our homes, involving labor exploitation, organ harvesting, and child labor. Commemorate

  Persons with disability from Kumba and its environs gathered at the Women’s Empowerment Center in Kumba on the 17th of July to commemorate the Disability Awareness Day. (DAD) This firth edition in Cameroon was celebrated under the theme “Changing the lives of Persons lives of persons with disability. Disability awareness day is set aside for persons with disability to come together, voice their plights, encourage each other as well as jointly seek ways to improve their lives. In his opening speech, the Cameroon country coordinator Takang Aya Ayuk who equally doubles as the President of “Close the Gap” thanked their UK partner and initiator of the Disability awareness day, Dave Thompson for his support, which went a long way to ensuring a successfully celebration in Kumba. Takang Aya Ayuk equally assured Persons with disability of  a promising future pointing to the many  powerful, impactful and life transforming project which are in the pipeline. During this occasion, disabil

An event to raise funds and give back to Kumba has taken place in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Organised by KUMBA Association of OHIO , this first annual fundraiser and Gala had a massive and impressive attendance. The presence of guest from Atlanta, Sweden, Canada and other parts of the world, spoke volumes of the crowd pulling potentials of the city of Kumba. A special Guest in attendance was HRH.Nfon Mukete IV Ekoko, Paramount Chief of the Bafaws, who traveled all the way from Kumba, to grace this great event with his presence. This Association was created with the aim of  bringing  "Kumba People" in Ohio together, to give back to their beloved city Kumba. According to Edward Ekwe Besingi, PRO of the Association, this event was a huge success and a symbol of the unity and love for the green city of Kumba. By Christy Ijang #kumbaextra . #simplyextraordinary

 Members of the 'Kumba old boys and girls worldwide' Facebook community have in the past few weeks been gripped by a feeling of nostalgia after a group member, Dela Nganguh, took them on a trip down memory lane. Over the past few weeks, Dela Nganguh, from Ntoko Street Kumba, who is currently based in the UK, started publishing a series of articles in the group, which he captioned 'Kumba, untold stories. Out of his desire to transform a group which was fast becoming a venue for obituary announcements into a learning medium, he has taken members on a journey to the past by sharing in-depth stories about about the evolution of Photography in Kumba, the Yuruba businessmen and present day Lido Street, as well as the contribution Dela Nganguh of the Ghanaian community in Kumba. If not for Dela Nganguh, many would not have known that the Yoruba businessmen were the first settlers of the present day Lido Street. Many would still be ignorant of the fact that the city of Kumba was on

 For many years, we lived with our beloved cat 'swifty' in the Buea Road neighborhood in Kumba, Cameroon. The environment was peaceful and ' swifty' had many friends. She would often disappear for a few hours but would eventually find his way home on the evening. One day, due to circumstances beyond our control, we had to transfer Buea Road to the Fiango neighborhood. We worried about 'swifty' as we felt she would have a hard time adjusting to a new environment. But we had grown to love him so much so that the mere thought of leaving her behind was scary. That was how we took 'Swifty' along to our new house in Fiango. The first few days were challenging but she quickly adjusted over the next few weeks. One evening, she came home with an injured leg and her body covered in blood. This was a sad evening for us. we never had such an experience before. We wondered if she would make it through the night. Miraculously, when morning came, she was up and running