HRM Lubosi Imwiko II, Makes 14 Years on the Throne The King of Barotseland, His Majesty Lubosi Imwiko II marks 14 years on the throne. He was installed as a Litunga, on 13th October 2000 in Lealui, the Royal capital city of Barotseland. Before becoming the Litunga, he was the senior chief in Lukulu district, residing in Namayula Palace. His first Ngambela was mr Mukela Manyando who worked from 13th October 2000 up-to 16th October 2006 The second Acting Ngambela was Mr. Imwaka Muuka who was induna Natamoyo who took over until 2009. The Third one was mr walubita Litia, who died in March 2011. The fourth Ngambela (not Acting but full) was Mr clement Wainyae Sinyinda, from February 2012 up to November 2012 The fifth in acting capacity is Induna Kalonga (Godfrey Siisi) 2012 .... THE ENTIRE LIST OF QUEENS AND KINGS WHO HAVE RULED BAROTSELAND The Litunga of Barotseland is the king of the Lozi people. The Litunga resides near the Zambezi River and the town of Mongu, at Lealui Royal village on the floodplain in the dry season, and on higher ground at Limulunga Royal village 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 imwiko II. 1. Queen Mwambwa (date ?) She is the founder of the Lozi Kingdom. The Lozi tradition states she was married to Nyambe, the god. And that Nyambe ascended to Litooma, the heaven, in fear of Kamunu, the human being, whose aptitude was replicating that of Nyambe. As Nyambe ascended, he left and bequeathed onto Mwambwa some queenly authority and estate. She built her capital at Sifuluti Village, located in the present-day Kalabo District of Zambia. Her royal shrine is known as Sangaulu found in the Lukulu District of Zambia. 2. Queen Mbuywamwambwa (date ?) She ascended to the throne on the death of Mwambwa, her mother. She had left for Kaumbu in the Lunda country, a place now found in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Upon her return, she asked Kuta, the Council, to install a male Litunga. Mboo Muyunda was installed as the first male Litunga while his mother, Mbuywamwambwa remained as the Makoshi (Natambumu), the mother and prime feminine advisor to the Litunga. Her Ngambela was Ndopu Akalondo Her regiment was Nakandundu Her royal shrine is Makono 3. King Mboo Muyunda Mwanasilundu (date ?) His capital was Likuyu His regiment was Ng’undwe His Ngambela was Ing’uwa and Imbala He was buried in Ikatulamwa. But later on, his shrine was found open and empty. An extensive search found the kingly property he was buried with in a new shrine in Imwambo. He is therefore believed to have shifted to Imwambo. 4. King Inyambo (date ?) His capital was Makululalo His regiment was Kabeti His Ngambela was Imandi Liomba His shrine is in Liondo 5. King Yeta I Ya Musa (date ?) His capital was Mwandi His regiment was Suyaela His Ngambela was Angulu His shrine is in Namanda 6. King Ngalama wa Ingalamwa (date ?) His capital was Likwa His regiment was Kawayo His Ngambela was Iwake, Namunda, and Malende Sikwanda-kwanda His shrine is in Kwandu 7. King Yeta II Nalute Mucabatu (date ?) His capital was Imutenda His regiment was Mbanda His Ngambela was Iwake His shrine was Nandopu 8. King Ngombala (date ?) His capital was Nakaywe. He standardized the flow of tribute goods by installing the Lindumeleti, Ambassadors, among the conquered people. In this way, the Litunga also monopolized the central market which entailed a barter system because the flood plains were rich of maize, fish, and cattle which they Luyana exchanged with dugouts, honey, and bark-fibers which came from outlying areas. His regiment was Imutakela His Ngambela was Namunda Katanekwa His shrine is in Ng’undu 9. King Yubya Ikandanda (date ?) His capital was Nakaywe He utilized all the former regiments His Ngambela was Nambayo His shrine is in Namayula 10. King Mwanawina I (date ?) His capital was Naliele His regiment was Imutakela His Ngambela was Namuyamba His shrine is in Lieneno 11. King Mwananyanda Liwale (? - 1812) His capital was Naliele His regiment was Imutakela His Ngambela was Muswa His shrine is in Kasiku 12. King Mulambwa Santulu (1812 - 1830 ) He is well remembered for his dear love to nature and the animals. But he is prominently remembered for founding and promulgating laws relating to marriages and property. He died, c. July, 1830. His capital was Lilundu His regiment was Imutakela His Ngambela was Muswa His shrine is in Lilundu 13. King Silumelume Muimui (1830) He was the son of Mulambwa Santulu. He ascended to the throne on the death of his father, c. 1830. He was assassinated during the performances at the Kuta. His capital was Lilundu His regiment was Imutakela His Ngambela was Muswa His shrine is in Namaweshi 14. King Mubukwanu (1830 - 1838) He was the son of Mulambwa. He ascended to the throne on the death of his younger brother, Silumelume. He was defeated by Sebitwane. He fled and sought refuge at Lipu Island. He was poisoned by his wife and died at Lukulu Fort, c. 1840. His capital was His regiment was Imutakela His Ngambela was Omei His shrine is in UNDER THE KOLOLO INTERREGNUM A. Sebitwane (1838-1851) B. Mamucisane (female) (1851)-Daughter of Sebetwane C. Sekeletu (1851 - 1863) –Son of Sebetwane and Setlutlu Mambili (1863) D. Litali (1863-1864) – Brother of Sebetwane Rulers IN THE INTERNAL EXILE I. Mwana-Mulena Imasiku Mubukwanu (1838) II. Mwana-Mulena Imbuwa He was declared as the ruler of the Luyana upon the death of his father, Mubukwanu. He was equally expelled by the Kololo and fled with his party across the Kabompo River and settled in Lukwakwa region. He was assassinated by the Mbunda people, c. 1860. III. Mwana-Mulena Meebelo Anang’anga 15. King Sipopa Lutangu (1864 - 1876) He was forced into exile by the Mbunda who killed Imasiku. He mobilized the Luyana nobles who staged a war against the Kololo. He defeated the Kololo and was proclaimed as the ruler at Sola Village in Jun, 1864. He built his summer capital at Mukoko Village and winter capital at Nangulwe. He established the Lozi Kingdom in 1864 AFTER THE BAROSTE (LUYANA DYNASTY) RESTORATION 16. King Mwanawina II (1876 - 1878) He was declared as the ruler of the Lozi August, 1876 at Katongo, Sesheke. The succession proceedings were finalized and he ascended to the throne in October, 1876. He was ousted by his nobles, who preferred his cousin, Lubosi, in May, 1878. He was killed by poison and starvation in 1879 on an island namely Ng’ambwe. His capital was Liandwe His regiment was Kabeti His Ngambela was Mamili His shrine is in Ng’ambwe, Sesheke District 17. King Lubosi – 1st Regime (1878 - 1884 ) He was born in 1842 in Nyengo. The Lozi nobles proclaimed him as the next Litunga soon after the death of his cousin, Mwanawina II. He ascended to the throne in August of 1878. He shifted his capital from Sesheke to Lealui and founded Lubachi as his winter capital. He was deposed by Ngambela Mataa in September, 1884 who installed Tatila Akufuna. He fled to Mashi. He set up the Barotse Native Police in 1893 (in his second reign). His regiment was Imutakela His Ngambela was Silumbu Akapelwa 17. King Lubosi – 2nd Regime (1885 - 1916) On the 04th November, 1885, Lubosi recuperated his throne by a bloody battle which toppled Akufuna. He attended Coronation Ceremonies of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra at Westminster Abbey in London in 1902. He was decorated with the medals of King Edward VII in 1902, and King George V in 1911. He abolished slavery on 16th July, 1906, Signed the Ware Concession on 27th June, 1889, Signed the Lochner Concession on 26th June, 1890. He maintained Imutakela as his regiment He maintained Lealui as his capital His Ngambela was Mwauluka Nasibebo, Mukamba Njekwa, and Mataa-wa-Ndiku 18. King Tatila Akufuna (1884 - 1885) He was the eldest son of Mwana’ Mulena Imbuwa Mulambwa. He ascended to the throne by coup d’état which was led by Ngambela Mataa and overthrew Lubosi Lewanika in 1884. The coup was however reversed in 1885, and Lewanika regained the throne His capital was Lealui He utilized all the former regiments His Ngambela was Mataa He was ousted on 04th November, 1885 and fled to Mashukulumbwe region where he was assassinated by Mulanziana Sitwala, c. 1887. 19. King Litia Yeta III, CBE (1916 - 1945) He was born in 1871 at Likapai. He was bestowed with the title of the Commander of the British Empire, CBE, c. 01st January, 1946. He ascended to the throne on 13th March, 1916. He attended the Coronation Ceremony of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey in London in 1937. He established Limulunga as the winter capital in 1930. He founded Naliele sub-capital in Mankoya (Kaoma) District under Senior Chief Mwanawina; and Nawinda sub-capital established under Senior Chief Kufuna in Balovale District. It was during his rule when Balovale (Zambezi) District was detached from Barotseland in 1940. He relinquished the throne on 20th June, 1945 owing to ill heath. His capital was Lealui His regiment was Imutakela His Ngambela was Mataa-wa-Ndiku, Munalula Mbangweta, Namakando Wina His shrine is in Mulumbo 20. King Mwanang’ono Imwiko I (1945 - 1948) He was educated at Bethany House School, Goudhurst, Kent. He ascended to the throne in 1945 and demised in 1948. He spearheaded the establishment of Development Centre in Namushakende, and the Legislative Council His capital was Lealui His regiment was Imutakela Namakando Wina was his Ngambela His shrine is in Naloyela 21. King Mwanawina III, KBE ( 1948 - 1968 ) He was born on the 07th February, 1888 at Lealui. He was bestowed with the title of the Knight Commander of the British Empire (KBE), c. 01st January, 1959. He was educated at PMS Missionary School in Barotseland, Lovedale College, South Africa, and University of Capetown, South Africa. He served in Great War as commander of Barotse Carriers in East African Campaign from 1916 to 1918. He was honored with Allied Victory and British War medals. He attended the Coronation Ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London in 1953. He ruled Barosteland from 1948 to 1968. He was knighted by the British in 1959. He was pressured into signing the Barotseland Agreement, 1964 which attempted to absorb Barotseland by Northern Rhodesia to pave way for the creation of the so called Republic of Zambia His capital was in Lealui His regiment was Imutakela His Ngambela was Namakando Wina, Mukele Walubita, Imasiku Akabeswa, Muleta Imenda Minyambowe, Ndangwa Nooyo, and Imwaka Mahela His shrine is in Sikuli 22. King Mbikusita Lewanika II (1968 - 1977) He was born in 1907 in Lealui. He received education from Barotse National School, University of Capetown (South Africa), University of Wales at Aberystwith. He ascended to the throne on 15th December, 1968, and died in 1977 His capital was Lealui His regiment His Ngambela was Imwaka Mahela, Suu Lishomwa, and Mukande Musialike He initiated the Kuomboka-Kufuluela Committee in 1971 to expand the level of participation in the planning processes of the ceremonies His shrine is in Lishekandinde 23. King Ilute Yeta IV (1977 - 2000) His capital was Lealui, son of Yeta III, 1977-2000 (d. 7th July 2000) He utilized all the former regiments His Ngambela was Mukande Musialike, Sililo Mwandamena, Silumelume Siyubo His shrine is in Ndowana 24. King Lubosi Imwiko II (2000 - ) He is the current Litunga, son of King Imwiko, ascended to the throne on 13th, October 2000 His capital is Lealui He utilizes all the regiments Hitherto, he has had the following Ngambelas: Mukela Manyando, Imbuwa Imwaka, Imasiku Lyamunga, and Litia Walubita, Clement W. Sinyinda, in acting capacity is Induna Kalonga (Godfrey Siisi) 2012 .... - See more at: barotsepost/index.php/en/news/special-reports/921-hrm-lubosi-imwiko-ii-makes-14-years-on-the-throne#sthash.D6DUlmdR.dpuf
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