Mulena Yomuhulu Mbumu wa Litunga Ngalama was a king of the Lozi people in Barotseland Zambia, Africa. He was the first member of a continuous dynasty of Lozi kings, and is credited with capturing the Maoma drums that became a key part of Lozi ceremonies.
Biography Ngalama was a son of Prince Ingulamwa, Chief of Mokola, who was a son of Queen Mbuymamwambwa.
He was adopted by his paternal uncle, Chief Inyambo, and he succeeded on the death of his other uncle, king Yeta I.
Ngalama had married a daughter of his uncle, Prince Mwanambinyi.
He was buried at Kwandu, having had sons who were kings: Yeta II Nalute and Ngombala.
His grandson was Prince Mbanga.
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