Mwanawina I

Mwanawina I was a Litunga (king or chief) of Barotseland in Africa.[1]

Mwanawina I
Barotseland Flag
TitleKing of Barotseland
PredecessorYubya I
SuccessorMwananyanda Liwale
Spouse(s)Lienenu
Nolianga
Mbuywana
ChildrenMwananyanda Liwale
Mulambwa Santulu
Yutuluwakaole
Inyambo
Parent(s)Prince Mbanga of Nalolo
Princess Notulu III

Biography

Mwanawina was the youngest son of Prince Mbanga, 1st Chief of Nalolo, and brother to the king Yubya I. His mother was princess Notulu.

He succeeded on the death of his brother.

His wives were:

  • Lienenu
  • Nolianga
  • Princess Mbuywana

He died at the village of the Induna Namoyamba.

His sons were kings Mwananyanda Liwale and Mulambwa Santulu and princes Yutuluwakaole (crown prince) and Inyambo.[2][3]

His grandsons were prince Mwanang'ono and kings Mubukwanu and Silumelume.

References

  1. Zambian Traditional States - WORLD STATESMEN.org
  2. Family tree of Litungas
  3. Reciprocity and interdependence: the rise and fall of the Kololo Empire in southern Africa in the 19th century by Kabunda Kayongo
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