Yeta I

Mulena Yomuhulu Mbumu wa Litunga Yeta I was a High Chief of the Lozi people in Barotseland, Africa.[1]

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.[2]

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

He died at Namanda and was buried there.[3]

References
  1. Zambian Traditional States - WORLD STATESMEN.org
  2. Lozi by Ernest Douglas Brown
  3. Family tree of Litungas
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