Ngalama
Ngalama | |
|---|---|
| Title | King of Barotseland |
| Spouse | Cousin |
| Children | Yeta II Nalute Ngombala |
| Parent | Chief Ingulamwa |
Mulena Yomuhulu Mbumu wa Litunga Ngalama was a king of the Lozi people in Barotseland Zambia, Africa. He was the first member of a continuous dynasty of Lozi kings, and is credited with capturing the Maoma drums that became a key part of Lozi ceremonies.[1]: 29, 33
Biography
Ngalama was a son of Prince Ingulamwa, Chief of Mokola, who was a son of Queen Mbuymamwambwa.
He was adopted by his paternal uncle, Chief Inyambo, and he succeeded on the death of his other uncle, king Yeta I.
Ngalama had married a daughter of his uncle, Prince Mwanambinyi.
He was buried at Kwandu,[2] having had sons who were kings: Yeta II Nalute and Ngombala.
His grandson was Prince Mbanga.
References
- ↑ Bull, Mutumba Mainga (1973). Bulozi under the Luyana kings : political evolution and state formation in pre-colonial Zambia. London: Longmans. ISBN 978-0-582-64073-3. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
- ↑ Deneut, Eric; Chileya, Charles; Nativel, Christophe (2014). Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the improved use of priority traditional canals in the Barotse sub-basin of the Zambezi (PDF) (Report). World Bank. p. 111.
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