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MARRIAGE OF MUSABWA KAMANGO MUNANILA

 Musabwa Kamango Munanila got married a virgin girl called "Kanjokerwa" He was very happy because  there was no man who knew her wife before him. His father honoured  the  mother of Kanjokerwa for taking care of his daughter-in-law. Many Bavila danced culturally  for him. Later on she became pregnant, Many Bavila wished to see a boy after nine months, By the Grace of God to whom many bavila pray He answered their prayers for bringing the boy to them. He was called Ruhongeka "Luhongeka" Ngengethe Musabwa. Kanjokerwa was very happy to win the hearts of  the majority royal family members . She got pregnant again and gave birth another son and he was called " Ndambwe mbaha ne nyiru " Nyangamba Kibada Musabwa... Who is popularly known as "Prince Rutambwe or Lutambwe" in the royal house of Bavila. Her mother in law wished to hug a baby girl  As there were two princes for the throne. She got pregnant again , gave birth to a baby girl She was named "Nashale Musabwa" many people were happy for her. After few years, she got pregnant, gave birth to another girl And she was named " Musheherwa Nyamuhunda Namusabwa." Musabwa and his wife thought of giving birth to another son after the two princes. Queen Kanjokerwa became pregnant again, and gave birth to a  baby girl, She was called "Nachefu Musabwa." they wished to find another boy but the womb closed. Nachefu was the last one. several years passed, King Musabwa Kamango Munanila was killed by the Belgian troops So his wife remained a widow. Queen Kanjokerwa lived long on this earth As she saw her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren. She used to tell them stories many times. When God decided to take her and she left this Earth to rest in peace.

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