Yeta I

Mulena Yomuhulu Mbumu wa Litunga Yeta I was a High Chief of the Lozi people in Barotseland, Africa.

For other kings with this name, see Yeta II Nalute and Yeta III, and for an island, see Yeta (Port Lihou Island).

Family

It is said that he was a son of the first Lozi king Nyame, by his second wife, queen Mwambwa. Nyame is a Sky god in African mythology.

It is believed that Mwambwa was a historical person, the Lunda woman.[1]

He succeeded on the death of his brother Inyambo and married Namabanda.

He died at Namanda and was buried there.

References
  1. Lozi by Ernest Douglas Brown
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