The name “Nkwen and Ndzah” has its own interesting origin story, derived from “Vekui” in Lamnso, meaning “plaster remover.” This name emerged from an incident where Nkwen and Ndzah people […]
The Bali council was established by presidential decree No 77/203 of June 19, 1977, separating from the then Nso council. The council began operations in 1978 and has since been […]
At Kovifem, Nso had four children with his wife Yeafon, including Tatah, who would later found Nkwen and Ndzah. A succession dispute led to Tatah settling in the Ngongba forest […]
Oral tradition traces the Nkwen and Ndzah people’s origins to Egypt. Due to harsh climatic conditions, they migrated and eventually settled in Belbele, living as hunters. Later, they and their […]