The Litungas (Kings) of Barotseland
Lewanika 1879-1916– the 15th Litunga in line, signed protectorate Treaty in 1900
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Yeta 1916-1945 — petitioned the Commissioner in South Africa for the return of Caprivi Strip
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Imwiko 1945-1948 — established elected legislative council
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Mwanawina III, KBE 1948-1968– had the wisdom and foresight to sign the BA’64
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Mbikusita-1968-1977 — had troubled relationship with the Barotse
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Ilute-1977-2000 — petitioned the AU and UN on Zambia’s abrogation of the BA’64
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Lubosi — current Litunga, turned himself into an agent of the oppressive Zambian regime
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Our Heritage
Kuomboka ceremony — enroute
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Kuomboka ceremony–arrival
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Sioma falls
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Musi-o-Tunya (Victoria) falls
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Traditional dress — musisi for women
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Traditional dresses –musisi and siziba
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