Omukwaniilwa Nangolo visits Oukwanyama

Omukwaniilwa of Ondonga Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo on Saturday paid a visit to the former chairperson of the Oukwanyama Traditional Authority, George Nelulu, to strengthen ties between the two tribesNangolo was welcomed by a huge crowd from the Etomba community in the Eudaneko district of the Oukwanyama area.He called on the people of Oukwanyama to always remain kind to the people of Ondonga and to continue enjoying the peace and stability enjoyed by all Namibians.Nangolo told the people who attended to take up the responsibility of promoting peace.Nangolo said all members of the Ondonga and Oukwanyama communities are one people, and that no one should be discriminated against because of belonging to the other group.“I will continue my efforts to restore peace, order and harmony amongst the Aandonga and Ovakwanyma,” he stated.He urged his fellow traditional leaders of the eight Aawambo tribe to avoid clashing“Tradition and culture are very important. We need traditional authorities, they are the custodians of our culture, that is why we are here to appreciate each other,” he said.Nangolo told those in attendance that the two kingdoms have good relations and friendship dating back to history, and need not to be destroyed but safe guard at all times.He said their relation dates back to the time of King Mandume Ya Ndemufayo, who died in the battle of Oihole against the Portuguese and South African and British colonial forces on 6 February, 1917.“We need to keep track of our history and know our cultures so we don’t become a lost nation,” he said.Nelulu on his part said Ondonga and Oukwanyama people should never break the bond of unity that was cemented years ago.“We remain one people and our ties should not be allowed to be destroyed by any individual,” he said.“While tradition is important, we must first identify ourselves as Namibians and not on an individual tribal basis. We can disagree, we can fight but, in the end, we must hold hands because we are all striving towards a common goal,” Nelulu said.He reminded people in his district to not forget how people of the Ondonga kingdom lent assistance to the people at the time Portuguese battle took place from the 1800s.

Omukwaniilwa Nangolo visits Oukwanyama

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Namibian Sun 2025-12-17

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Omukwaniilwa Nangolo visits Oukwanyama

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