Structure of the chieftainship 1904–19 XI Mwonga Kapakata1919–36 XII Chinyanta Kasasa1936–41XIII Chinkonkole Following the Luba chieftainship model, Mwata Kazembe as the Paramount Chief has senior chiefs under him, and subordinate chiefs and village headmen under them. The Senior Chiefs are Lukwesa, Kashiba, Kambwali and Kanyembo. Mwata appoints these chiefs from his family and, upon his death, one of these senior chiefs may be promoted to the paramount position. There are also chiefs in neighbouring districts who pay tribute to Mwata Kazembe.
Structure of the kingdom 1904–19 XI Mwonga Kapakata1919–36 XII Chinyanta Kasasa1936–41XIII Chinkonkole Following the Luba kingdom model, Mwata Kazembe as the king has senior chiefs under him, and subordinate chiefs and village headmen under them. The Senior Chiefs are Lukwesa, Kashiba, Kambwali and Kanyembo. Mwata appoints these chiefs from his family and, upon his death, one of these senior chiefs may be promoted to the paramount position. There are also chiefs in neighbouring districts who pay tribute to Mwata Kazembe.
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