Rwanyanya was a Prince and fifth child of
Mwami
''Mwami'' () is an honorific title common in parts of Central and East Africa. The title means ''chief'' or ''tribal chief'' in several Bantu languages. It was historically used by kings in several African nations, and is still used for traditi ...
Yuhi IV Gahindiro
Yuhi IV Gahindiro was the King of Rwanda from 1792 to 1802. He was the head of Bahindiro clan and father of Mutara II Rwogera
Mutara II Rwogera was the King of Rwanda from 1830 to his death in June 1853. Under his rule and that of his successor ...
of
Kingdom of Rwanda
The Kingdom of Rwanda was a kingdom in East Africa which grew to be ruled by a Tutsi monarchy. It was later annexed under German and Belgian colonial rule while retaining some of its autonomy. The Tutsi monarchy was abolished in 1961 after et ...
who lived in 19th century. His son was
Kannanga, father of notable chiefs Tutuba and Kanyemera.
[Leon Delmas]
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Year of birth missing
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Rwandan monarchy
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