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Mulambwa Santulu
Mulambwa Santulu (born Maimbolwa Santulu) was the 10th ''litunga'' (king) of Barotseland who ruled from 1780 to 1830. He is one of the most fondly remembered Luyana kings. He is famous for introducing a series of reforms such as a new constitution into the Lozi Kingdom. He has been called "Mulambwa Mutomi Wa Mulao" which translates to "Mulambwa the creator of laws." During this period, the practice of slave trading affiliated with both Arab and Portuguese markets was gradually expanding from the coastal regions into the African interior. The name 'Mulambwa' was acquired as a nickname based on his tough stance against slave trading. It is derived from the phrase "Muule ambwa, Muulese kuule Anu" which translates to "buy dogs, but not another human being." Barotseland was made a no-go area for slave traders. His reign is also characterised by the arrival of the Mbunda tribe into Barotseland, who had fled Angola as refugees escaping slave trading. They were welcomed to resettle into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mwananyanda Liwale
''Mulena Yomuhulu Mbumu wa Litunga'' Mwananyanda Liwale was a King of Barotseland in Zambia, very unpopular ruler. Biography Family Mwananyanda was the second son of the King Mwanawina I and grandson of Prince Mbanga and Princess Notulu. His brothers were Prince Yutuluwakaole and King Mulambwa Santulu Mulambwa Santulu (born Maimbolwa Santulu) was the 10th ''litunga'' (king) of Barotseland who ruled from 1780 to 1830. He is one of the most fondly remembered Luyana kings. He is famous for introducing a series of reforms such as a new constitution ..., who succeeded him. He had a son, Prince Mwanang'ono, who was a candidate for the succession. Reign Mwananyanda Liwale succeeded his father. Queen Notulu was killed on his order, being starved to death. He was killed by Mwanamatia, 4th Chief of Nalolo.''Bulozi Under the Luyana Kings'' by Mutumba Mainga References {{DEFAULTSORT:Mwananyanda Liwale Litungas 1812 deaths Year of birth unknown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barotseland
Barotseland ( Lozi: Mubuso Bulozi) is a region between Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe including half of eastern and northern provinces of Zambia and the whole of Democratic Republic of Congo's Katanga Province. It is the homeland of the Lozi people or ''Barotse'', or Malozi, who are a unified group of over 46 individual formerly diverse tribes related through kinship, whose original branch are the Luyi (Maluyi), and also assimilated Southern Sotho tribe of South Africa known as the Makololo. The Barotse speak Silozi, a language most closely related to Sesotho. Barotseland covers an area of 252,386 square kilometres, but is estimated to have been twice as large at certain points in its history. Once an empire, the Kingdom stretched into Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe including half of eastern and northern provinces of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo's Katanga Province. Under the British colonial administration, Barotseland was a Protectorate of the Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silumelume
''Mulena Yomuhulu Mbumu wa Litunga'' Selumelume Muimui (or Silumelume) was a Chief of Barotseland in Africa. Family and life Silumelume was a son of the King Mulambwa Santulu and thus grandson of King Mwanawina I. Lozi people believed that he was a descendant of god Nyambe. He became a king King is the title given to a male monarch in a variety of contexts. The female equivalent is queen regnant, queen, which title is also given to the queen consort, consort of a king. *In the context of prehistory, antiquity and contempora ... in 1835 after his father died, but his brother Mubukwanu was not pleased with that. Death Silumelume was in fact chosen by the nation's council, but he was soon assassinated, perhaps on the instructions of his brother, who thereupon succeeded him.''The Elites of Barotseland, 1878-1969'by Gerald L. Caplan/ref> He was killed by Mwene Siengale during a session of the Khotla and was buried at Namaweshi. Children His wife is unknown, but his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mubukwanu
''Mulena Yomuhulu Mbumu wa Litunga'' Mubukwanu (died c. 1840) was a High Chief of the Lozi people, King of Barotseland in Africa. He quarrelled with his brother Silumelume. Biography Family Mubukwanu was a son of the Chief Mulambwa Santulu and grandson of Chief Mwanawina I. His younger brother was Chief Silumelume, successor of their father. According to Mutumba Mainga, Mubukwanu was the father of Sipopa Lutangu. Reign Mubukwanu wanted to be a king and he began to rule after Silumelume was killed. It is possible that Mubukwanu ordered murder of his brother. Mubukwanu was also the 6th Chief of Nalolo, but was defeated and exiled by the Makololo, after their conquest of Barotseland. He then fled into hiding on Lipu Island. He was poisoned by his wife at Lukulu Fort, ca. 1840.''Your friend. Lewanika: the life and times of Lubosi Lewanika, Litunga of Barotseland 1842 to 1916'' by Gervas Clay Children Mubukwanu had six sons: *Prince Alikunda *King Sipopa Lutangu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mwanawina I
Mwanawina I was a ''Litunga'' (king or chief) of Barotseland in Africa. Biography Mwanawina was the youngest son of Prince Mbanga, 1st Chief of Nalolo, and brother to the king Yubya I. His mother was princess Notulu. He succeeded on the death of his brother. His wives were: *Lienenu *Nolianga *Princess Mbuywana He died at the village of the Induna Namoyamba. His sons were kings Mwananyanda Liwale and Mulambwa Santulu and princes Yutuluwakaole (crown prince A crown prince or hereditary prince is the heir apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy. The female form of the title is crown princess, which may refer either to an heiress apparent or, especially in earlier times, to the w ...) and Inyambo.''Reciprocity and interdependence: the rise and fall of the Kololo Empire in southern Africa in the 19th century'' by Kabunda Kayongo His grandsons were prince Mwanang'ono and kings Mubukwanu and Silumelume. References {{Authority control Litungas 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Litunga
The Litunga of Barotseland (now in Zambia) is the king of the Barotse people. The ''Litunga'' resides near the Zambezi River and the town of Mongu, at Lealui on the floodplain in the dry season, and on higher ground at Limulunga on the edge of the floodplain in the wet season. The ''Litunga'' moves between these locations in what is known as the Kuomboka ceremony. The current ''Litunga'' is Lubosi II. List of Litungas Rulers (title ''Mbumu wa Litunga'') *Nyambe (god) * Mwanasolundwi Muyunda Mumbo wa Mulonga (demigod) *Inyambo *Yeta I *Ngalama *Yeta II Nalute *Ngombala * Yubya * Mwanawina I * Mwananyanda Liwale * Mulambwa Santulu (1780 – 1830) * Silumelume (1830) – Son of Mulambwa * Mubukwanu (1830 - 1838) – Son of Mulambwa *Imasiku (1838) – Son of Mubukwanu Makololo chiefs (title ''Morêna'') *Sebetwane (1838 - 1851) *Mamochisane (female) (1851) – Daughter of Sebetwane *Sekeletu (1851 - 1863) – Son of Sebetwane and Setlutlu * Mambili (1863) * Liswaniso (in re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King
King is the title given to a male monarch in a variety of contexts. The female equivalent is queen regnant, queen, which title is also given to the queen consort, consort of a king. *In the context of prehistory, antiquity and contemporary indigenous peoples, the title may refer to tribal kingship. Germanic kingship is cognate with Indo-European languages, Indo-European traditions of tribal rulership (c.f. Indic ''rājan'', Gothic ''reiks'', and Old Irish ''rí'', etc.). *In the context of classical antiquity, king may translate in Latin as ''rex (king), rex'' and in Greek as ''archon'' or ''basileus''. *In classical European feudalism, the title of ''king'' as the ruler of a ''kingdom'' is understood to be the highest rank in the feudal order, potentially subject, at least nominally, only to an emperor (harking back to the List of Roman client kings, client kings of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire). *In a modern context, the title may refer to the ruler of one of a nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marriage
Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognized union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. It is considered a cultural universal, but the definition of marriage varies between cultures and religions, and over time. Typically, it is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually sexual, are acknowledged or sanctioned. In some cultures, marriage is recommended or considered to be compulsory before pursuing any sexual activity. A marriage ceremony is called a wedding. Individuals may marry for several reasons, including legal, social, libidinal, emotional, financial, spiritual, and religious purposes. Whom they marry may be influenced by gender, socially determined rules of incest, prescriptive marriage rules, parental choice, and individual desire. In some areas of the world, arrang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sipopa Lutangu
Sipopa Lutangu was the leader of the Lozi revolution and later a ''Litunga'' (king) of the Lozi people. He ruled from 1864 to 1876. Biography Sipopa (also known as Lutangu) was the son of the former Lozi King, Mubukwanu. He was a successor of Mbololo, who was a very cruel king. Sipopa's reign started in 1864. Some Lozi contenders for power accused Sipopa of retaining the customs of the Makololo tribe (including the base of the language). He took Queen Mamochisane for a wife. She was the daughter of Sebetwane and sister of Sekeletu, who was a leper. Mamochisane was widely respected throughout Barotseland Barotseland ( Lozi: Mubuso Bulozi) is a region between Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe including half of eastern and northern provinces of Zambia and the whole of Democratic Republic of Congo's Katanga Province. It is the homeland of the ... and Sipopa could well have simply been following a tradition that Sekeletu had followed whereby, when a chief had died, the wife ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
