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Notulu is a name shared by several noblewomen of Barotseland in Africa.

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Queen Notulu

Notulu I was queen consort as a wife of King Ngombala of the Lozi people. She was starved to death by one of his successors, King Mwananyanda Liwale. Her father was named Mwiyawamatende. [1] [ citation needed ]

Chieftainess Notulu

Notulu II of Libumbwandinde was a chieftainess. She was the daughter of King Ngombala and the queen mentioned above, her namesake. She was also a sister of the Prince Mbanga, mother of the Chief Mukwangwa and aunt of the king Mwanawina I. [2] [3]

Princess Notulu

Notulu III was a princess consort as a wife of Mbanga (mentioned above). Thus both the sister and the wife of Prince Mbanga had the same name and they were sisters-in-law.

Her children were:

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References

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  5. "10. King Mwanawina I (date ?)". barotselandpost.com. Retrieved 2021-05-21.