2026 · Heritage Preservation

Events & gatherings

Our 25th anniversary year. Convention in Greenbelt, Royal Visit to Michigan, the True Heroes of Nkwen Gala in Los Angeles, and closing visits on the East Coast.

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Anchor events of 2026

July 16–19, 2026 · Convention

NCDA-USA Convention 2026 — Cultural Jamboree

Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Our flagship four-day gathering. Sons and daughters of Nkwen from across the United States come together to celebrate culture, advance development projects in Nkwen, and welcome the cultural and ceremonial leadership of His Royal Majesty Fon Azehfor III, who will preside and deliver the keynote on Friday, July 17. Each chapter prepares a cultural performance for Jamboree night. The drums are beating, the horns are sounding, and the land is calling.

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August 1, 2026 · Gala

NCDA-USA 25th Anniversary Celebration — True Heroes of Nkwen Gala

Hilton Los Angeles Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, California

Honoring: Dr. Mal Fobi, Dr. Tony Ndifor, Mr. Martin Asang

A milestone gala honoring three distinguished sons of Nkwen as 'True Heroes of Nkwen' for their decades of service to community, healthcare, and education: Dr. Mal Fobi, Dr. Tony Ndifor, and Mr. Martin Asang. His Royal Majesty Fon Azehfor III will be the Guest of Honor. The capstone celebration of our 25 years of service.

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His Royal Majesty Fon Azehfor III will preside at both anchor events of our anniversary year.

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Royal Visit

July 22, 2026

Royal Visit — Michigan Community Reception & Heritage Preservation Town Hall

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Royal Visit

Royal Visit — Michigan Community Reception & Heritage Preservation Town Hall

Hyatt Regency Detroit (delegation lodging) · Town hall venue announced soon

His Royal Majesty Fon Azehfor III visits the Nkwen community of Michigan for a cultural reception and a town hall on heritage preservation — a centerpiece of our 25th anniversary year. Open to NCDA-Michigan members and Nkwen sons and daughters across the Midwest.

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Royal Visit

August 4, 2026

East Coast Closing Courtesy Visits

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Royal Visit

East Coast Closing Courtesy Visits

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Greenbelt, MD

Closing courtesy visits with the East Coast Nkwen community before His Majesty's return to Cameroon.

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Past events

From the cultural night

The hall stood still when the drums began.

Moments captured from a recent gathering — regalia in full bloom, elders at the high table, and a chief addressing his people. This is what NCDA-USA looks like when the diaspora comes home.

A chief in traditional Nkwen regalia addressing the hall during cultural night — Cultural Night
Nkwen Cultural and Development Association cultural night and celebrations

Procession

Address to the hall

Drums & dance

Regalia in motion

Celebration

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