AbaBemba (the Bemba people) of Zambia in Central Africa are Bantus. Their documented history begins with the 1484-1485 Portuguese expedition led by Diego Cam (also known as Diogo Cão), when Europeans first contacted the Kingdom of Kongo at the mouth of the Congo River.

The Chitimukulu is the King or Paramount Chief of the Bemba, the largest ethnic group in Zambia. [1] All Chitimukulus, as well as lesser Bemba chiefs, are members of the Bena Ng'andu (English: Crocodile Clan ).

The Bemba had inherited the idea of a central authority from their origins in the Luba kingdom, and did have a king, known as Chitimukulu, under whom were several chiefs in outlying areas. Chitimukulu was in charge of religious affairs but he did not demand tribute.

The Bemba Kingdom originated from the Luba Kingdom in around 1650 when brothers Chiti and others migrated eastward due to disputes. They eventually settled in modern-day Zambia's Northern Province under Chiti. The kingdom expanded through conquest and incorporation of surrounding groups.

The Bemba were the first people in Central Africa to be studied by a professional anthropologist: Dr A. I. Richards worked among them in I93o-4. Her numerous published studies are primarily economic and sociological, but one paper considers Bemba chiefly genealogy in the context of social mnemonics and 'charters' for political rights.2 Brelsford

To abaBemba (=Bemba people), Chitimukulu or Mwine Lubemba (=the owner of the Bemba nation) is Imfumu (closest English translation is king). However, British colonisers would not have anyone (at least not a black person) use the title of their king in England; so, they documented the Bemba 'king' as a Paramount Chief.

2018年5月29日 · As noted in the preceding section, the Bemba group is the most dominant ethnic group in Zambia, and Bemba as a language is the most commonly spoken maternal language, with 32% of the population (or 3,600,000 people) speaking this language.

Bemba history is a major historical phenomenon in the development of chieftainship in a large and culturally homogeneous region of central Africa. The Bemba are those who consider themselves subjects of the Chitimukulu, the Bemba's single paramount chief. They lived in villages of 100 to 200 people and numbered 250,000 strong in 1963.

2025年1月3日 · An artistic depiction of Kabaka Bemba Musota, the legendary Buganda king, dressed in traditional barkcloth and adorned with leopard and lion skins, symbolizing his royal authority and warrior legacy in the rich cultural history of Uganda.

2023年6月28日 · With their unique history and captivating traditions, the Bemba tribe holds a significant place within Zambia. In this article, we delve into the intriguing world of the Bemba people, exploring their heritage, customs, and contributions …