Mwananyanda Liwale

Mulena Yomuhulu Mbumu wa Litunga Mwananyanda Liwale was a King of Barotseland in Zambia, very unpopular ruler.

Mwananyanda Liwale
Royal flag of Barotseland
TitleKing of Barotseland
SuccessorMulambwa Santulu
ChildrenMwanang'ono (son)
Parent(s)Mwanawina I

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, 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.[1]

References

  1. Bulozi Under the Luyana Kings by Mutumba Mainga
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