Real Madrid: Vinicius discovers that he also belongs to a tribe in Cameroon

One of the most viral photos from the past Brazil-Uruguay relations Which was played the last morning and took place before the game, and he was as the protagonist Vinicius. The Real Madrid player received a certificate recognizing his African roots, specifically from The Tikar tribe of Cameroon.

After undergoing some DNA tests To verify its origins, the event was held in the framework of The Golden roots campaign, Was released on the occasion of Black Awareness Day, A day of great importance in Brazil. Vinnie is one of the most committed public figures in the fight against racism and is pictured on the lawn of Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, With his diploma, he traveled around the world.

“I didn’t know that, I see it now. But I’m very happy. Now it’s time to win the match, let’s go!”, Vinicius commented Very excited , in addition, he learned the results of his DNA tests shortly before receiving the certificate. “It is important for us to know where we came from. Many times, Brazilians don’t know our ancestors, but I’m glad, we’re from Cameroon too”, Vinicius ‘ father also commented. One of the most ambitious projects of this campaign, which aims to celebrate the heritage of Afro-descendants in Brazil and highlight its impact on culture and sports, It is a film production focused on African descent, in which Vinicius will be the main protagonist.

Where does the Tikar tribe come from?

There are about 294 ethnic groups in Cameroon. Vinicius settled in the High western plateau or Bamenda grasslands, in the central region, along with Pavia and Bam ocean, with common ancestors and similar languages. As the grassland peoples, they form a group of very nearby peoples that includes the NSO, Bafut or KOM. The Tikar are farmers who grow sugarcane, cassava, cocoa, coffee and bananas. They are the only blacksmiths in the area.

According to the digital page of African Kalahari crafts, Tikar has its origin in the confrontation between Belaka (King) MBOM and his son Chloe, accused of having sexual relations with one of his wives. When belaka was informed he would tell klo: “Ti KL i J “(“get out of here”), where Tikar’s name would come from.

Although other versions of this account differ , they all agree on this The tikars come from the expulsion of the country by their king, and they created at that time, probably in the XIII or XIV century, the first Tikar Kingdom, Known as Kimi or Pankin, After the subjugation of the country’s population Tomo.