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The Litungas (Kings) of Barotseland

Lewanika 1879-1916-- the 15th Litunga in line, signed protectorate Treaty in 1900
Lewanika 1879-1916– the 15th Litunga in line, signed protectorate Treaty in 1900

Yeta 1916-1945 -- petitioned the Commissioner in South Africa for the return of Caprivi Strip
Yeta 1916-1945 — petitioned the Commissioner in South Africa for the return of Caprivi Strip

Imwiko 1945-1948 -- established elected legislative council
Imwiko 1945-1948 — established elected legislative council

Mwanawina III, KBE 1948-1968-- had the wisdom and foresight to sign the BA'64
Mwanawina III, KBE 1948-1968– had the wisdom and foresight to sign the BA’64

Mbikusita-1968-1977 -- had troubled relationship with Zambia
Mbikusita-1968-1977 — had troubled relationship with the Barotse

Ilute-1977-2000 -- petitioned the AU and UN on Zambia's abrogation of the BA'64
Ilute-1977-2000 — petitioned the AU and UN on Zambia’s abrogation of the BA’64

Lubosi -- current Litunga, yet to make his mark
Lubosi — current Litunga, turned himself into an agent of the oppressive Zambian regime

Our Heritage 

Kuomboka ceremony -- enroute
Kuomboka ceremony — enroute

Kuomboka ceremony--arrival
Kuomboka ceremony–arrival

Sioma falls
Sioma falls

Musi-o-Tunya (Victoria) falls
Musi-o-Tunya (Victoria) falls

Traditional dress -- musisi for women
Traditional dress — musisi for women

Traditional dresses --musisi and siziba
Traditional dresses –musisi and siziba