BIMBIA Heritage | Project
Where Our History Lives On. Discover the roots of our people,
the echoes of our past, and the hope for our future.
Our People, History, Culture and the Preservation of the Slave Site.
Bimbia is more than a place; it is a living testament to the resilience and heritage of our people. Nestled along the African coast, Bimbia served as a pivotal port in the transatlantic slave trade during the 1400s, where slaves and goods were exchanged between the natives and European traders such as the Portuguese and Spanish. Today, the relics of this dark chapter are preserved as a reminder of our shared history.
Did You Know
Slave Trade
That Bimbia was a port for trading slaves and other goods between the natives and the Portuguese, the Spanish others in the 1400s.
Decendants
The descendants of slaves who reside in the United States, Caribbean and other parts of the world have visited the site in recent years
Heritage
Did you know that when this site is registered as a UNESCO heritage
site it will be just one of many slave sites on the coast of Africa.
slave site
The slave site is open for visits and that activities
to depict what slavery looked like at that time are being enacted on
the site.
Baptist Missionaries
Did you know that Baptist Missionaries lived in Bimbia, opened a church and translated the Bible into the Bimiba language
Victoria now Limbe
Did you know that Victoria now Limbe was sold to Alfred Saker a Baptist Missionary in 1858 by King William who developed it into a settlement.
The three Setlements
Did you know that Bimbia is composed of three settlements and Nico Island headed by the three descendants of the founder Mbim’ba Mbella.
Nwani’su
Did you know that the people of Bimbia refer to themselves as
nwani’su
Victoria now Limbe
Did you know that the descendants of slaves who reside in the United States, Caribbean and other parts of the world have visited the site in recent years
Map of Binbia
Our Rich Culture
The Bimbia culture, history and tradition, although rich, is not often practiced and is mostly oral. The predominant Isubu history holds that the group hails from Mboko, the area southwest of Mount Cameroon. Tradition makes them the descendants of Isuwu na Monanga, who led their migration to the west bank. When a descendant of Isuwu named Mbimbi became king, the people began to refer to their territories as Bimbia.
HELP PRESERVE Our Heritage
Bimbia is more than a historical site—it’s a gateway to understanding the resilience, culture, and contributions of African people to global history. Preserving this unique heritage requires collective effort. With your support we will be able to:
a) resuscitating the Bimbia language through plays, audio, stories, history etc
b) support the publication of the bible in Bimbia and its use;
c) support the creation of a museum in the village to showcase past and present activities as well as the history and culture.
Explore
Swipe on each picture to explore the beauty, history, and culture of Bimbia through our visual journey. From ancient relics of the slave trade to the vibrant life of the local community, these images capture the essence of a place where history and heritage meet.
Alfred Saker’s monument in downbeach (Victoria) Limbe 
Slave Trade Site 
Tourist on the beach opposite the slave site 
Diaspora returning to Bimbia for an emotional visit
