Our Story
BAMILEK began as a question:
How do we stay connected to culture when living far from home?
Founded in Scotland and rooted in Cameroonian Bamiléké heritage, BAMILEK was born from a desire to reclaim space — for African traditions, storytelling, movement, and community.
What started as creative expression has grown into a practice centred on movement, storytelling + collective care.
The Journey So Far . . .
Over time, BAMILEK has taken form through dance workshops, performances, visual arts, fashion + community gatherings.
Each step has been guided by the same intention: to create spaces where culture is lived, not just spoken about.
Looking Ahead
Our future includes:
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expanding Afro dance + wellbeing programmes
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building a live archive of the Bamiléké tribe
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creating films, books + digital storytelling
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working with institutions to improve equity + cultural understanding
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deepening environmental + community impact
This work continues to evolve.
Rooted in heritage. Growing through community.
Discover Our Traditions + how we carry them with us.