Mulambwa Santulu

Mulambwa Santulu
A statue of an African chief by Herbert Ward
Title	King of Barotseland
Predecessor	Mwananyanda Liwale
Successor	Silumelume
Children	Mubukwanu Silumelume more sons and several daughters
Parent(s)	Mwanawina I Mbuywana

Mulambwa Santulu was a Litunga (king or chief) of Barotseland who ruled 1812 - 1830.

Mulambwa Santulu was the third son of the king Mwanawina I, by his wife, Queen Mbuywana.

He was a Chief of Lilundu, before his accession. He succeeded on the death of his elder brother Mwananyanda Liwale and was opposed by Kusiyo, but eventually triumphed after slaying the Nololo.

He established his capital at Namuso and established orchards, tamed and domesticated wild animals and promulgated laws on property and marriage. He died at Lilundu, in the month of July, ca. 1830.

Mulambwa had many children. His sons were kings Mubukwanu and Silumelume and his grandson was Sipopa Lutangu.

His children were also Prince Namiluko Mulumbwa, Prince Imbua Mulumbwa (chief), Prince Ilukuyi, Prince Meebelo Ananganga Mulumbwa, Prince Ngela Mulumbwa, Yeta II, and Akelumbela.

His daughters were Princess Kandundu (Mulena Mukwai of Nololo, she died in 1871), Princess Monambeza (installed as Mulena Mukwai of Nololo, she was killed in 1885) and Princess Katoka.