Musenge was born on 7 October 1949 in Mufulira. His father Diamond Musenge was a carpenter while his mother Eness was a house-wife. He was the first born in a family of seven of which four were boys. His brother Japhen also played for Wanderers. He attended Mufulira Mine School and later Kantanshi Secondary School.Tembo, Benedict "Ackim Musenge: Hero of 1974!” Zambia Daily Mail, Stars of Yester-year, 4 June 2011, p.10
