African Mythology

The Gods and Spirits of Africa

MWAMBWA

Lozi Desire Goddess

Also known as Njemakati

Ancestral Incest Goddess

The daughter of Nyambe and Nasilele, she gave rise to the Lozi nation after an unfortunate incidence of incest. This resulted in Mbuyu, the first Lozi Queen.

We cannot give further details at present as the whole incident was hushed up.

Mwambwa Facts and Figures

Name: Mwambwa
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Njemakati

Gender: Female
Type: Goddess
Area or people: Kavango people of Namibia and Lozi people of Barotseland, Upper Zambesi
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Desire
Area of expertise: Desire, Lust

Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
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Article last revised on May 16, 2019 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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