A LOOK AT THE GREAT LUBA EMPIRE! CONGOLESE PRE-COLONIAL KINGDOMS SERIES EP1

A LOOK AT THE GREAT LUBA EMPIRE! CONGOLESE PRE-COLONIAL KINGDOMS SERIES EP1

Hello family!
Welcome to our first episode of the Congolese Pre-Colonial Kingdoms series! Sit back as I tell you the story of the great Luba Empire. The Luba Empire emerged in the late 1500’s in Southern part of the modern-day Democratic Republic of Congo. The area where the Kingdom emerged is called the Upemba Depression and there have been archaeological findings that prove that this area has been inhabited almost continuously since the 4th or 5th Century. The Kingdom was founded by King Nkongolo Mwamba and it thrived for a while before long-distance trade started and ultimately led to the downfall of the Kingdom. I would like to encourage you to research more about the Kingdom as this video is not enough to describe it. As you all know, I loveee sharing Congo with you and this video is a step forward in familiarising you guys with the country. It is important that we know our history!! I hope you enjoy and I hope this video inspires you to do your part in changing the image of Africa. As always, your thoughts are welcomed, so feel free to put them down in the comments!

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[ryankatema]

Am a bemba from zambia. Our tribe originated from the Luba empire and I have also noticed words like mwamba and mulopwe which we alsa have as well with the same meanings so wow

[Nate]

I am African American but I have an ancestral connection to the Congo, including Katanga. I have a DNA match who is Muluba. Thank you for giving us information about the people of the Congo. This is fascinating.

[surelywoo]

I'm in the US and met a Congo lady on a hike recently. I was embarassed at how little I knew about her country. Thank you for providing a basic education.

[sleezombili]

I’m a Mbili living in South Africa and always wondered why there are so few of us here but it all makes sense my roots are in Congo. Thank you for all this info.

[Anouke]

Thanks for the wisdom :) I went down a rabbit hole and ended up wanting to learn more about the Luba people <3 Thanks again, it's a joy to learn about different cultures.

[pedrox]

Amazing content, am from Africa specifically Zambia🇿🇲. My family is from of the Luba/Lunda empire. We come from Kazembe which is located in luapula province of Zambia and we speak Bemba dialect. My traditional names are Chiti Kazembe.

[brelbeats]

I think I just got what I've been looking for, I'm a Congolese born in Kenya and i know less bout my own country, I have learnt alot from this video, and can't wait to know more

[sarahkabwika]

I am a 100% muluba I'm proud of Where I come from a born and raised in south Africa I never stop or learning about my Roots With more from you thank you for more teachings❤

[zainabubazamukunda]

I am in Australia and l am from kasai du kananga.
I am very happy to follow someone who talk about my tribal which is luba .
Well done my sister

[antonbockaert]

We learn very little about pre-colonial Congolese history in Belgium, which is a shame. This series is very interesting!

[bendemare]

Hi, I'm from Karukera (Guadeloupe, Caribbean) and I was watching your video to learn about my African history 'cause they don't teach us what we should be teached at school.
I learn that in our langage in my island, a lot off the world we speak are from bakongo or kikongo and another langage I forgot, so I thought I ought to start learning about the Kongo Kingdom first.
(For instance we have words like "moun", "biten",etc)


Thanks for the video, the dance, the music and everything you shared. I learned a lot . The fact that you know how to speak the langage and are directly related to the Luba people you're talking about is awesome! You're so lucky to know where you come from and to know your culture...

I have a question: what about the Women in the Kongo kingdom? In your explanation, the only people who seem to exist are men.If it weren't for the woman on the photo of bambudye people, it would seem like they were instinct.
I am really curious to hear about how life was for them in the differents part of the Kingdom, and if they Could have power like the Candaces ...What life was for them specifically.

And again I am really happy to hear all these explanations from a sister! Know that your presence on youtube doing what you do as a Woman is much appreciated, and definitively makes a difference!

[vanessa-ivqz]

My grandma told me that my grandpa ancestry is luba. I’m so happy to find this very informative video. Thk you

[ruthainmuteba]

Thank you so much for the song. I give you 10 out of 10 for the dance.

[najahphillips]

Thank you for this history lesson. My mom's DNA showed Luhya/Luyia. I was intrigued because I didn't imagine there would be east African ancestry. You provided a great clue as to how or why. Deeply appreciate your presence on the net sis. Keep producing great content.

[ndodier]

1:43 we are all cheering you on!! A+++!

[relaxtube]

I am from Tanzania and I am really interested to learn about African history particularly in our region (East and Central Africa). I must say this was very profound and informative.

[kalanikazeya]

My mother is from the Bemba tribe which originated from Luba they apart from sharing a lot of similar words have names like mwamba, Kasongo Katumbi, Chibinda etc I am Lunda a tribe closely linked to Luba with many similar words for example thank you is tunasakili in Luba it's twasakidila my whole heritage comes from the Luba "KALOMBO!" ♥

[CongoTalks]

Hey family!
Have you heard of the great Luba Empire before? I hope you enjoyed this video. Let me know what you think in the comments. One love 🤩❤️

[emmanuelkazadi]

Thank you sis for the very informative vlog. It's great knowing about your ancestry
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