Yubya

Yubya I
Map of the Lozi Kingdom
SpouseNamoyowa ta lole
ChildrenKusiyo
RelativesParents: Prince Mbanga and Notulu III

Mulena Yomuhulu Mbumu wa Litunga Yubya (or Yubiya) was a King of Barotseland in Zambia, Africa, one of the sacred Lozi chiefs.[1]: 216 [2]: 111 

Biography

Family and marriage

He was a son of Prince Mbanga and Princess Notulu III and grandson of the Chief Ngombala.

Yubya was a regent for his grandfather, during his old age. He succeeded on his death.

His wife was Namoyowa ta lole and his son was prince Kusiyo, 5th Chief of Nalolo, who opposed the succession of his cousin Mulambwa Santulu.

Death

He died at Namayula and was buried there.

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.