More than a century ago, a mysterious event marked the Lando district, located in the 4th arrondissement of Bangui. Indeed, a meteorite fell in this area, triggering a series of misfortunes for the N’Dris tribe who resided there at the time. According to local legend, the N’Dris, considered oppressors of other ethnic groups, were affected by tragedies following the fall of the meteorite. Residents began to die in large numbers, plunging the neighborhood into mourning.
The current chief of the district, Danfodjo, recounts how the N’Dris finally decided to flee Lando, leaving their possessions and influence behind. Other communities then took the opportunity to settle in the region, putting an end to years of domination by the N’Dris. Today, families from this tribe are timidly trying to find their place in the neighborhood, forever marked by this meteorite.
Every day, the site of the meteorite fall attracts curious visitors, religious people and even tourists, all eager to understand the mysterious history surrounding this event. Some residents see this celestial stone as a bad luck object, while others, like Blandine who lives nearby, have not observed any signs of curse since they settled in the region.
While some doubt the direct link between the meteorite and the departure of the N’Dris, instead highlighting inter-community tensions, the story of the fall of this piece of rock continues to arouse fascination and questions among the inhabitants of the Lando district. and beyond.
This unusual story of the meteorite that fell in Bangui more than a century ago continues to leave its mark and fuel discussions in the heart of the Central African capital. A legend which, despite the passage of time, remains anchored in the collective imagination and constantly attracts new curious people in search of answers.