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Ekang Heritage and Strategy

The Songo Tournament

“At the heart of Odjamboa Village, discover the art of Songo, an ancestral game of skill among the Ekang people that combines quick thinking, bold tactics, and knowledge passed down through generations.”

The Tournament in figures

32

“Master Tacticians”

4

“Intense Group-Stage Competition”

100%

“Ekang Cultural Heritage”

1

Trophy

Documentary shot of young festival visitors watching an intense songo final match at the Odjamboa cultural village arena
Documentary shot of young festival visitors watching an intense songo final match at the Odjamboa cultural village arena

“Tradition & Togetherness”

The Strategic Art of Songo

The Board and the Seeds

Noble, Ancestral Materials

“Carved from local woods in southern Cameroon, the Songo board features 14 carved pits, seven for each player. Each pit holds five game piece from a plant seeds from the Ezang tree (Ezang is also another name for Songo). Every move requires calculation, foresight, and strategic precision. Victory goes to the player who captures more than 40 game pieces (eight pits).”

Wisdom & Knowledge passed down

A Cross-Generational Tactical Showdown

Often considered the chess of Central Africa, Songo brings together seasoned masters and young enthusiasts around the values of respect, strategic thinking, and community solidarity.