Paramount Chief

FAKU
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Faku (circa 1780-1867) was the paramount chief of the Mpondo, a southern Nguni people, from about 1820-67. His father was Chief Ncqungqushe, whom Faku succeeded...

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KAI, TONGI
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Kai Tongi (?-1973) was a paramount chief of Kissi Tongi in Kailahun district in Eastern province, Sierra Leone from 1942 to 1952. During his brief...

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