Liten Li Bassa Mpo'o Bati
Bringing together the Bassa people dispersed in South Africa and the diaspora, while celebrating our culture, sport and community.
The sound of the Bassa
A home for the Bassa people in South Africa
Liten Li Bassa Mpo’o Bati Afrique du Sud was born in December 2020, when a group of Bassa natives expressed the desire to have a Bassa community of their own.
We bring together Bassa people dispersed across South Africa and the diaspora, while participating in the popularisation of their culture.
2020
Sport
Friendship, fitness and pride on the pitch.
Culture
Our traditions, language and hospitality.
Economy
Creating and strengthening relationships.
What drives us
Everything we do is rooted in three commitments to our members and to the Bassa Mpo’o Bati family.
Mission
Bringing together the Bassa people dispersed in South Africa and within the diaspora while participating in the popularisation of their culture.
Vision
Creating and strengthening relationships within the Bassa community in sport, culture and economy.
Objective
Empowering all members, learning our culture and tradition, creating a base for other Bassa communities and collaborating with other communities.
Promoting togetherness through sport & cultural activities
Football club
Our football club brings members together on the pitch, building friendship, fitness and community pride.
Culture & heritage
We promote and showcase Bassa Mpo'o Bati culture, hospitality and ingenuity, and help members learn our traditions.
Community & support
Members stand together, supporting one another and collaborating with other communities in South Africa and beyond.
Liten Li Bassa Football Club
Our football club brings members together on the pitch, building friendship, fitness and community pride, and showing the colours of the Bassa community across South Africa.
- Friendship and teamwork
- Fitness and healthy living
- Community pride on and off the pitch
Where members meet, decide and plan together
Our general assemblies are the heart of the Association: reports, resolutions and ideas shared by every member.
Our 10th meeting of the year. We will be officially presenting the new President along with the newly elected Bureau in charge for the next 2 years.
Our 6th meeting and the final one of our first session. A chance to discuss and present new resolutions and implementations, with a summary of the first term.
Our 5th meeting of 2024, where we discuss and finalise a few outstanding affairs of the Association.
Our 4th meeting of the year. Be present and on time, and contribute your ideas and suggestions.
Our 3rd meeting of 2024. Reports of 2023, observations, resolutions and suggestions are presented and discussed.
The latest from our family
Announcements, moments of solidarity and words of comfort from the Liten Li Bassa community. Tap a card to read more.
Meet our new Bureau
31 October 2026: official presentation of the new President and the newly elected Bureau.
Official presentation of the new Bureau
At our 10th meeting of the year, we will be officially presenting the new President along with the newly elected Bureau in charge for the next 2 years.
United in solidarity
We came together as one family to help the body of a brother return home.
United in solidarity
We united in solidarity to help the body of a brother return home. Together, the Bassa family stood by one of its own.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Rachelle L, Felix T and Paul N on the birth of their children.
Congratulations to Rachelle L, Felix T and Paul N
Warm congratulations to Rachelle L, Felix T and Paul N on the birth of their children. The whole Liten Li Bassa family celebrates with you.
A new Chief of the 3rd degree
President Andre Baleba is now His Majesty, Bassa Chief of the 3rd degree.
His Majesty, Bassa Chief of the 3rd degree
President Andre Baleba is now His Majesty, Bassa Chief of the 3rd degree. Congratulations from the whole Liten Li Bassa family.
We just lost a daughter
Our condolences to the Dikongue Family.
Our Condolences to the Dikongue Family
We have just lost a daughter. The whole Liten Li Bassa family stands with you in this difficult time.
May her Soul Rest in Peace!
We just lost a Mother
Our condolences to Jeanne Baleba.
Our Condolences to Jeanne Baleba
We have just lost a mother. The whole Liten Li Bassa family stands with you in this difficult time.
May her Soul Rest in Peace!
We lost a Sister & a Member
Our condolences to the Doyen Njock Family.
Our Condolences to the Doyen Njock Family
We have lost a sister and a member. The whole Liten Li Bassa family stands with you in this difficult time.
May her Soul Rest in Peace!
We lost 2 Fathers
Our condolences to the Andre Baleba Family and to the Cecile Bonga Family.
Our Condolences to the Andre Baleba Family and to the Cecile Bonga Family
We have lost two fathers. The whole Liten Li Bassa family stands with you in this difficult time.
May their Souls Rest in Peace!
Learn our language
Discover words of the Bassa language, one card at a time. Tap a card to read more.
The Days of the Week in Bassa
Seven days, from Monday to Sunday, with their names in Bassa.
The Days of the Week in Bassa
The seven days of the week and their names in Bassa.
| Monday | ŋgwà njaŋgumba |
| Tuesday | ŋgwà ûm |
| Wednesday | ŋgwà ŋgê |
| Thursday | ŋgwà mbɔk |
| Friday | ŋgwà kɔɔ |
| Saturday | ŋgwà jôn |
| Sunday | ŋgwà nɔ̂y |
Spelling follows the standard Basaa orthography. Local usage may vary.
The Months of the Year in Bassa
Twelve months, from January to December, with their names in Bassa.
The Months of the Year in Bassa
The twelve months of the year and their names in Bassa.
| January | Kɔndɔŋ |
| February | Mà cɛ̂l |
| March | Mà tùmb |
| April | MÃ top |
| May | MÌ€puyÉ› |
| June | Hìlòndɛ̀ |
| July | Njèbà |
| August | Hìkaŋ |
| September | Dìpɔ̀s |
| October | Bìòôm |
| November | Mà yɛsèp |
| December | Lìbuy li ńyèe |
Spelling follows the standard Basaa orthography. Local usage may vary.
Our optimistic volunteers
Andre B
Herace M
Jacques G
Paul N
Eugene S
Martha C
Cecile M
Grace B
Juste I
Together for a better society
Liten Li Bassa welcomes any Cameroonian citizen who would like to be part of the empowerment of the culturally rich Bassa Mpo’o Bati family. Fill in the form to request membership.
- Learn our culture and traditions
- Take part in sport, cultural and economic initiatives
- Collaborate with other communities
- Be part of a growing Bassa family