Background
Vonleh was born to the Dan tribe, who are mainly situated in the northern part of Liberia, in Zuaplay, Nimba County.
Vonleh was born to the Dan tribe, who are mainly situated in the northern part of Liberia, in Zuaplay, Nimba County.
He fought many tribal battles in defense of his clan and was made Paramount Chief based on his valor and skill on the battlefield. One of his famous descendants is American basketball star Noah Vonleh. Moses Blah, who succeeded Charles Taylor as President of Liberia, also hails from Nimba county.
Vonleh attended the inauguration of Liberia"s 19th President, William V.S. Tubman, as member of the tribal delegation in 1944 in the capital of Monrovia.