The Ndyuka people are of African descent, and were shipped as slaves to Suriname in the 17-18th century to work on Dutch-owned colonial plantations.

[4] From 1761 onwards, the Ndyuka gradually moved southwards in order to protected themselves from the colonists, and started to build villages on the Tapanahoni River dispelling the indigenous Tiriyó.

Slaves who had recently fled from Armina and Boven Commewijne were stationed near the confluence of the Tapanahoni and Lawa River to guard against attacks by the Aluku.

[11] Diitabiki is served by Drietabbetje Airstrip, offering Blue Wings and Gum Air scheduled services from Paramaribo.

A railway line[13] has been built at Futupasi to cross the waterfalls,[14] and since February 2008, a ferry service has been opened to Puketi and Godo Holo.