Mafwe

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The Mafwe are one of the tribal peoples of the country of Namibia, and one of the 38 groups that comprise the Lozi people.[1] They speak the Fwe language.

Kings and leaders[edit]

Leaders since Kabende Sita carry the honorary title of Mamili.[2]

  • Sebitwane, Kololo King, ? - 1851
  • Sekeletu, Kololo King, 1851-1863
  • Mbololo, Kololo King, 1863-1864
  • Lewanika, Lozi King, 1864-1909
  • Moremi II, Tswana King, 1876 - 1890
  • Sekgoma Lethsolathebe, Tswana King, 1891-1906
  • Kabende Simata, Mamili, 1864-1914
  • Simata Lifasi, 1914-1931
  • Lifasi Simata Mamili, 1931-1944
  • Simata Simasiku Mamili, 1944-1971
  • Richard Muhinda, Mamili, 1971-1987
  • Boniface Bebi Mamili, 1987-1998
  • George Simasiku, Mamili 1999-

References[edit]

  1. ^ Minahan, James B. (2016). Encyclopedia of Stateless Nations: Ethnic and National Groups around the World, 2nd Edition: Ethnic and National Groups around the World (2 ed.). ABC-CLIO. pp. 248–49. ISBN 9781610699549.
  2. ^ Dierks, Klaus. "Traditional Leaders in the History of Namibia". Retrieved 14 November 2019.