Besingi Norbert Nilala was born on July 30, 1964, in Toko, Ndian Division, South West Region. He began his education at Government Practising School Kumba and completed his secondary education at GHS Mundemba, eventually obtaining his Advanced Levels in 1990 through the then Kumba External program.
His political engagement began as early as 1985, while still a secondary school student, when he joined the then CNU, just before it transitioned to the CPDM Party. Over the years, he has served in multiple leadership roles, including cell leader, branch president, and sub-section president within Meme I A, Kumba Njuki. In 2021, he played a strategic role as Vice President of the Reorganization Committee for Kumba I Njuki.
In 2020, he was elected as a Municipal Councillor and later became the Second Deputy Mayor of Kumba I Sub-Divisional Council. A successful businessman, Mayor Besingi is a dedicated father whose political philosophy centers on serving at the will of the people.