Mwananyanda Liwale


Mulena Yomuhulu Mbumu wa Litunga Mwananyanda Liwale was a King of Barotseland in Zambia, very unpopular ruler.

Biography

Family

Mwananyanda was the second son of the King Mwanawina I and grandson of Prince Mbanga and Princess Notulu.
His brothers were Prince Yutuluwakaole and King Mulambwa Santulu, who succeeded him.
He had a son, Prince Mwanang'ono, who was a candidate for the succession.

Reign

Mwananyanda Liwale succeeded his father.
Queen Notulu was killed on his order, being starved to death.
He was killed by Mwanamatia, 4th Chief of Nalolo.