| Chikulamayembe, King of kings of the Tumbuka | |
|---|---|
| Chikulamayembe, Themba la mathemba la ŵaTumbuka Saŵila | |
Provincial | |
| Incumbent | |
| Joseph Bongololo Gondwe since 30 April 2022 | |
| Details | |
| Style | his Majesty |
| Heir apparent | To be nominated from the House of Chikulamasinda upon the Incumbent's death. |
| First monarch | Khalapamuhanya |
| Formation | 1805 |
| Residence | Bolero, Rumphi |
| Website | N/A |
The Chikulamayembe are a dynasty of kings established among the Tumbuka people in the Nkhamanga-Henga area of Northern Malawi. The Chikulamayembe originally ruled from around 1805, becoming weaker from the 1830s and losing power by the 1870s and their dynasty was re-established in 1907.[1]
- ^ Chirembo, (1993), pp. 1–14