About Immanuel Elifas Kauluma
Lived 2000 – 2019. Immanuel Elifas Kauluma was a Namibian monarch.
Immanuel Kauluma Elifas ( – 26 March 2019) was the omukwaniilwa (king) of the Ondonga, a sub-tribe of Owambo people since 28 August 1975, in Namibia. He succeeded his brother the late Chief Fillemon Elifas Shuumbwa, who was gunned down that same year at Onamagongwa. The Ondonga tribal area is situated around Namutoni on the eastern edge of Etosha pan in northern Namibia. Kauluma was also the Chairperson of the Council of Traditional Leaders for many years. He was succeeded as King by the designate Omukwaniilwa of Ondonga, his great-grandson Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo.
Biography Omukwaniilwa Kauluma was one of the longest serving leaders of the Ondonga kingdom, having ascended to the throne in August 1975. He served for 44 years as the king of Ondonga Kingdom; Nembungu lyAmutundu 1750 – ca. 1820 (Iinenge) was the last ruler to rule for 60 years. The Ondonga kingdom has been rocked by infighting linked to the succession battle in recent years.
Elifas died at Onandjokwe Lutheran Hospital in Oshikoto Region on 26 March 2019.
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Who was Immanuel Elifas Kauluma?
former king of the Ondonga people in Namibia
When was Immanuel Elifas Kauluma born?
Immanuel Elifas Kauluma was born in 2000.
When did Immanuel Elifas Kauluma die?
Immanuel Elifas Kauluma died on 26 March 2019 in Onandjokwe.
What was Immanuel Elifas Kauluma's occupation?
Immanuel Elifas Kauluma was a monarch.
What nationality was Immanuel Elifas Kauluma?
Immanuel Elifas Kauluma was Namibian.
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