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King Mwene Mbandu I Lyondthzi Kapova was the 21st monarch of the Mbunda people in the southeast of present-day Angola before the Portuguese colonization of the Mbunda territory at the beginning of the 20th century, specifically Moxico.[citation needed] The prince played a significant role in the war against the Chokwe.[citation needed] He took over the reins of the Mbunda Kingdom from his nephew King Mwene Katavola II Musangu.[citation needed]
Early life
Prince (Munamwene) Mbandu Lyondthzi Kapova was the son of Vamwene Vukolo Ngimbu Kanchungwa, one of the daughters of Vamwene Ngambo Lyambayi.