Under him, Bunyoro began to regain the strength that it had been losing over the past century. Increased trade with the Arabs enriched and allowed him to modernize the state. He handled multiple crises back to back and sometimes at the same time. These included his country’s age-old rivals the Baganda, the Arab slavers, and the Egyptian Equatoria empire.
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David Ibanda is a storyteller, YouTuber, and podcaster who delves into the rich tapestry of African precolonial narratives. With a passion for preserving and sharing the cultural heritage of Africa, David's channel and podcast serve as platforms for illuminating the diverse stories, traditions, and legends of the continent.
After the collapse of the Bachwezi empire, the Babiito took over as Bunyoro’s 3rd dynasty in the 16th Century. The precise year this happened is hard to pin down. However, the Babiito began their kingship differently from their predecessors. While the Bachwezi and Batembuzi were both healers and politicians, the Babiito stayed away from the ritual side of things.
In this episode, we discuss police brutality in Africa. A slight detour from the Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara series. #BLACKLIVESMATTER
The Bachwezi attract a lot of attention because of their grandiose claim of an empire.
Many theories abound of their supposed identity. Were they Banyoro? Were they Portuguese? Egyptian? Greeks? Or simply a figment of a society’s imagination.
The answer is of course much closer to home. Join me in this episode as I talk about the real history behind the Bachwezi.
The Bachwezi are the second dynasty in Bunyoro-Kitara’s history. This family is the most revered due to the fact that they are credited with the creation of the legendary empire of Kitara.
In this episode, we’ll talk about the Bachwezi as told by Bunyoro oral tradition.
Welcome to the second episode of the show “Those Who Came Before Us”.
We continue the history of this ancient kingdom with the story of Isaza, the last king of the Batembuzi.
It’s a popular tale about the importance of respect for the elders. In this episode, I not only tell you Isaza’s story but also reveal the real history behind this folklore. Enjoy!!
Bunyoro-Kitara is a prestigious kingdom in Uganda. One that is said to be the heir to the legendary empire of Kitara. Join me, as I go through the birth of this esteemed kingdom that is known as the father of all kings in the African great lakes region.