Silumelume | |
|---|---|
Chief of Barotseland | |
 Map of Barotseland in Zambia, kingdom of Silumelume | |
| Succeeded by | Mubukwanu (brother) |
| Personal details | |
| Relations | Mulambwa Santulu (father) Monambeza (sister) |
| Children | Maselokwa and Kutauka[ citation needed ] |
Mulena Yomuhulu Mbumu wa Litunga Selumelume Muimui (or Silumelume) was a Chief of Barotseland in Africa. [1]
Silumelume was a son of the King Mulambwa Santulu and thus grandson of King Mwanawina I.
Lozi people believed that he was a descendant of god Nyambe.[ citation needed ]
He became a king in 1835 after his father died, but his brother Mubukwanu was not pleased with that. [2]
Silumelume was in fact chosen by the nation's council, but he was soon assassinated, perhaps on the instructions of his brother, who thereupon succeeded him. [3]
He was killed by Mwene Siengale during a session of the Khotla and was buried at Namaweshi.
His wife is unknown, but his children were Maselokwa and Kutauka (gender unknown).
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