Historical Timeline of Ngundeng Bɔng
A visual timeline summarizing key periods and remembered events in the life, work, and legacy of Ngundeng Bɔng, based on oral tradition and historical sources.
Early Life (19th Century)
Oral tradition places Ngundeng’s birth in the 19th century in a rural Naath community. Stories describe early signs of spiritual sensitivity and wisdom.
Spiritual Calling Emerges
As a youth, Ngundeng becomes recognized for dreams, visions, and symbolic events that elders interpret as a divine calling to spiritual leadership.
Rise as a Spiritual Leader
Adults, chiefs, and families seek his guidance. His chants and songs become widely known, carrying moral lessons and spiritual symbolism.
Establishment of the Shrine at Bieh
The sacred mound becomes a spiritual centre where people gather for ritual, reflection, and listening to Ngundeng’s teachings and chants.
Period of Wide Influence
His voice shapes social behaviour, leadership expectations, and community cohesion. Songs spread to multiple Naath regions.
Late Life & Transition
Traditions differ about final years, but all agree that his spiritual work continued until his passing. His chants remain widely performed.
Posthumous Legacy
The shrine, songs, and prophecies continue to shape Naath cultural identity. Colonial-era records also document his significance.
Modern Day
Ngundeng’s memory lives through elders, diaspora communities, and academic research. The Naath Foundation works to preserve and share this heritage.