Mwene Mbandu Kapova I of Mbunda

King Mwene Mbandu I Lyondthzi Kapova was the 21st monarch of the Mbunda people in the southeast of present-day Angola before the Portuguese colonization of the Mbunda territory at the beginning of the 20th century, specifically Moxico. The prince played a significant role in the war against the Chokwe. He took over the reins of the Mbunda Kingdom from his nephew King Mwene Katavola II Musangu.

Mwene Mbandu I Lyondthzi Kapova
21st King of the Mbunda people
Seated on his throne endowed in Mbunda Royal Insignia:
  • Mande: the end of a cowrie shell worn suspended from the neck, signifies royalty
  • Lukano: The royal bracelet
  • Mufuka wa Shefu: Eland's tail fly switch, signifiesg majesty and dignity
  • Litanda (Chitwamo): Small figurine, signifies the successor and continuity of chieftainship

Missing Mbunda Royal Insignia on the image:

  • Kalutambo (Mulamu wa Mwene): Chief's walking stick, signifies Authority
  • Mukwale: ceremonial double-edged sword, signifies power
  • Chimbuya: ceremonial ax; also a sign of power
  • Chilongo: Crown (headgear)
Reign1800s - 1914
PredecessorMwene Katavola II Musangu
SuccessorMwene Kathzungo Shanda
BornLyondthzi
1800s
Died1914
Unknown (Abducted by Portuguese colonialists)
Burial?
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IssuePrince Mumbamba Lyondthzi, Prince Limbwambwa Kalyangu Lyondthzi, Prince Kalimbwe Lyondthzi, Prince Kameya Muyeji Lyondthzi
Full name
Mbandu Lyondthzi Kapova
MbundaMbandu
HouseKalyamba located in the valley of Lunjweva and Lwati rivers
DynastyMbandu
MotherVamwene Vukolo Ngimbu Kanchungwa

Early life

Prince (Munamwene) Mbandu Lyondthzi Kapova was the son of Vamwene Vukolo Ngimbu Kanchungwa, one of the daughters of Vamwene Ngambo Lyambayi.

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