Koma Populace in Adamawa Clings to Customs of Wearing Leaves While Cultivating on Hills


Despite the ever-changing civilization of the modern world, the Koma tribe natives in Adamawa State have held onto their ancient traditions and culture. EduVision recently observed that these unique people proudly wear fresh leaves as part of their customary attire.

A documentary discovered the Koma tribe living in huts built on the hills, practicing long-forgotten methods of food processing, preservation, and agriculture. In the video, locals were shown farming on hilly grounds and using stones to grind and process food. Corn curbs were hung on trees for storage.


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However, younger members of the tribe are starting to venture out of their caves and return with fabric clothing, which remains foreign and unacceptable to their elders.

To reach the Koma tribe, according to the video, it took two-and-a-half hours to climb the hills by a sacred entrance surrounded by various “fetish” objects. Natives believe that this entrance protects and defends them against evil and unwanted visitors.


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Koma is located in northern Adamawa in the Atlantika Mountains bordering southern Cameroon. They are primarily located in the south and southwest of the mountain range, with many residing on the Cameroonian side.

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