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Mopipi Mutimana (circa 1875-May 5, 1930), a chief of the Lega people living southwest of Lake Kivu, acted vigorously to modernise his land and people....
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According to tradition, Lukeni (who flourished in the late 13th century) founded the Kongo kingdom. The sources, however, are not unanimous, for some claim it...
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Tohugu (Tohogo), who flourished in the second half of the 15th century, became the first Nayiri (paramount chief) of Mamprusi (Mamprugu) in what is now...
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Nkanga Lukeni (ruled 1641-61) or Garcia II, was Mani Kongo (ruler of the Kongo) during a time of military conflict between the Portuguese and the...
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Makanda Kabobi (March 16, 1940-September 25, 1972), was a scholar and teacher who became one of the most respected theoreticians in Zaire’s (now Congo) unique...
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Mai Munene (who flourished in the mid-seventeenth century) founded the Lunda-related chiefdom, or state, of Mai Munene, located at the confluence of the Kasai and...
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Mabera Benoit (circa 1890-1922), the Vui (paramount chief) of the Nguii people living along the Kasai River north of Kikwit, cooperated with colonial authorities in...
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Lupungu (circa 1875-circa 1940s), the son of Ngongo Leteta claimed to be the legitimate successor to his father’s large domain, straddling the Lomami River southwest...
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Abdel Kadir Hilmy Pasha (1837-1908), was born in Homs, Syria when it was occupied by the Egyptian forces under the leadership of Mohamed Aly during...
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Mumpema (circa 1880-1945) served as chief of the Mampoko people from 1910-45, during the colonial epoch. Inhabitants of the lower Giri, the Mampoko formerly lived...
