 Minga was born in Shënpjetër village, today's Fier, Albania, on August 1, 1872.His father Konstandin was an activist for the education in Albanian language, while his mother Ana was a descendant of Topia family of Berat.He finished the elementary school in Berat, and the high school in Qestorat, having Koto Hoxhi as a teacher.