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Our culture is our identity and heritage.

05/09/2025

Citizens of the Ancient Bangha Kingdom,

It is with great joy and full hearts that we commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Dr. (Chef) Lesly Suanu Baridam Unbehave today. In good times and bad, through happiness and hardship, Her Majesty has remained a true and steadfast servant of the Throne and a tireless worker for the good of the people and the honor of this, our ancient Kingdom.

We are a lucky and blessed people to have such a ruler. Her Majesty’s love and compassion, her wisdom and her dedication to service have bound us together, uniting our communities as one. When we were uncertain, her wise council has been a rock to which we have clung; when we were cold, her kindness has brought the warmth of the hearth to our doors; when we were without hope, her bravery and her strength has preserved our customs and our very spirits.

On this hallowed day, I invite every citizen to join me in prayer and in giving thanks. May we all pray for the health of the Queen, for many long years to come, and for the continued grace of wisdom and strength to come upon Her. May the Almighty look down on her and may she live in comfort and happiness surrounded by those who love her.

To Queen Dr. (Chef) Lesly Suanu Baridam Unbehave of the Ancient Bangha Kingdom: may your birthday be a blessed and joyful one, and may your days be long and your hardships few. May the work of your hands be your reward.

Long live the Queen. Long live the Ancient Bangha Kingdom.

Ancient Bangha kingdom
Press Unit

01/09/2025

Meeting of khana traditional rulers council

30/08/2025

Today, members of my unit in the village came to pay traditional homage, bringing fruits from their farms as an expression of appreciation for one of their own who serves as the King of the entire Bangha Kingdom. They also gave thanks to God for elevating my stool to the status of a first-class kingship in Rivers State.I am deeply humbled and grateful for this warm show of love and support. I give thanks to God for His guidance and favor. To my people I say: thank you for your loyalty, your generosity, and your prayers — may God bless your farms, increase your harvests, and prosper your households. As your King, I pledge to continue serving with humility, to uphold our traditions, and to work for the peace, unity, and development of our kingdom. I sincerely appreciate you all and remain ever at your service.Press unit of His MajestyKing of Bangha Kingdom

30/08/2025

I write on behalf of the Supreme Council of the Forum of Africa Traditional Authorities (FATA) to express our deepest sympathy for the passing of Tchiffi Zie Jean Gervais, known to many as King David. He was a former Secretary General of the Federation of State and National Traditional Authorities of Africa (FSLTA) and a highly respected traditional king of Ivory Coast. King David dedicated his life to service to his people, and to the strengthening of African customary institutions.

David was a valued member of Africa’s community of traditional authorities. He was tireless in his efforts to defend the dignity and relevance of chiefs, elders and customary councils, and worked assiduously to ensure tradition and modern governance could coexist for the peaceful development of communities. His strategic vision and steady hand helped to bolster institutions that safeguard culture, mediate conflict and promote social cohesion across our continent.

King David was also well-regarded for his candor. He spoke truth with courage and clarity, and was always direct in his counsel, yet always with integrity and compassion. His frankness was a gift to those colleagues and leaders who needed honest guidance; it allowed for greater understanding, the release of tension and the building of trust among peers.

The Supreme Council of FATA, the Forum itself and many sister organizations will miss his presence, his counsel, and his fatherly advice. His mentorship has shaped a generation of traditional leaders and his absence will be keenly felt in council chambers, in community gatherings and in regional fora where his voice carried great weight.

To the family of Tchiffi Zie Jean Gervais, to the palace and to the people of Ivory Coast: be comforted in the life and legacy he has left behind, and in the memories you hold and share. Rest assured that his work and his efforts have made our institutions stronger and the hearts of our people better guided. Africa has lost a great man and his example of service, of honesty and of devotion will continue to inspire us all.

May his soul rest in peace.

Signed

HRM King Dr. Baridam Suanu Timothy Yormaadam, JP, Amb.P, FNIS, FCSI, FNIM, Finr-S.A, MCI’rb.
Gbenemene & Kasimene of the Ancient Bangha Kingdom, Ogoni Land VIII
Secretary Supreme Council Forum of Africa Traditional Authorities (FATA)

08/08/2025

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