The Role of the Military in Bantu Kingdoms

In ancient Bantu kingdoms Kings were mighty men of valour, warriors who had fought to defend their homeland. It was the warriors who ruled their kingdoms. A leader in many Bantu kingdoms had to be warrior who had a record of accomplishments who could then be trusted to lead other warriors known as ‘mabutho’, ‘masole’ ‘masocha; ‘shujaa’. The King had to demonstrate that he was worthy of the honor to rule by defending his family and his kingdom. The idea of a leader being just an orator with no achievement is a foreign concept and very un-African.They were known as ‘amabutho’. Learn more http://www.globalblackhistory.com/2018/04/the-role-of-the-military-in-bantu-kingdoms.html

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