Origins and Early History

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 Nso brothers moved to the savannah land of Tikari in an area called Rifem.

The united family at Tikari later separated due to a succession dispute. Nso, the elder brother, left with some traditional belongings to establish a new home across the river.