The glamour of The Achu Festival remains an arena of unceasing dreams of medieval mystery, traditions and culture.
The farmers, the cooks, the dancers, palm oil millers and palm wine tappers etc. all assembly to celebrate their bravery.
The beauty and splendor of the rural man and woman showcased.
The Heroism of the Great Rulers of the grass field whose ancestor concocted this wonder delicacy come out to celebrate and thank their ancestors.
A guided tour of the UNESCO proposed world heritage site ( Bafut Royal Palace) a 600 years old relic home to the Achu is done.
The anxiety to walk in the footsteps of Dr Eugene Zingraff explorer and navigator in the 15th century is always more than just fantasy.
The gentle breeze of magicians’ breath fills the air with peace.
These traditional scientists who cure dreaded diseases with local herbs bring blessings from our ancestors.
Men of God cladded in their beautiful robes come with the wisdom of king Solomon to guide us through.
The grandeur of the Achu Festival lies in the hospitality of the hosting Fondom Bafut founders of the ACHU.
The Bafut kingdom which hosted the 1st Edition under the patronage of their dynamic king HRH Fon Abumbi II has devoted his reign to promote and preserve this rich cultural heritage.
His clairvoyance and stewardship has stood the test of time. Long live your Majesty.
The second Edition took place in 2018 under the patronage of the Minister of Arts and Culture
After all the splendor and rigor.
Palm wine will flow.
Welcome to Bafut, the legendary Kingdom of Hospitality and Royalty.
Welcome to Bafut the land of great Achu eaters.
A .N SIAKA SHUNEH
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
THE ACHU FESTIVAL