CONGO. A Secret society, Misumba, Lower; Babende; Bangongo, Bushongo 1900'A Secret society, Misumba, lower Congo The "Babende" are the members of a secret society existing among the Bangongo, a sub tribe of the Bushongo people. When new members are admitted to the society three masked dignitaries are present, of which the most important, the "Makenge," is shown above, with an attendant playing the friction drum. When this drum sounds, all the women and children must instantly hide, but one child, it is said, is caught and