A Short History of LUKA The League of United Kingdoms of Afrika

A Short History of LUKA The League of United Kingdoms of Afrika

The League of United Kingdoms of Afrika (LUKA) is a non-profit organization with a bold and inspiring vision to unite Africans and the African diaspora under shared goals of cultural revival, development, and unity.

Origins and Founding Partners

LUKA began as an umbrella organization for three key African institutions:

Union of Bajhoba (Kimwe Kye Bajhoba – ASBL: NPO)

Yao Development Foundation (YDF–Trustee)

Akida Wabu Development Foundation (Trustee)

These organizations, registered in Malawi 🇲🇼, Tanzania 🇹🇿, and the Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩, share the same mission: to preserve heritage, foster unity, and develop African communities across borders.

The Yao Development Foundation

The YDF represents the United Wayao Chiefdoms of Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe working together to reestablish the historical Yao Kingdom.

It is closely partnered with the Akida Wabu Development Foundation, a Wayao-registered body based in Ruvuma, Tanzania, dedicated to developing Wayao chiefdoms in all five countries.

The Union of Bajhoba

The Union of Bajhoba unites many kingdoms surrounding Lake Tanganyika across Burundi, DRC, Tanzania, and Zambia, including:

Bavila Kingdom

Bagoma Kingdom

Bamasanzi Kingdom

Babwali Kingdom

Batabwa Kingdom

Baholoholo Kingdom

Babuyu Kingdom

Bafipa Kingdom

Babemba Kingdom

…and more.

Each of these kingdoms has its own registered organizations, working together under the Union of Bajhoba for cultural preservation and economic growth.

Leadership and Expansion

The vision for unity was championed by:

HRH Prince Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Musabwa  Chairperson, LUKA

HRM King John Twaib Mndala Chimbalanga II Chairperson, YDF

HE Rashidi Mussaba Ozo  

President, Union of Bajhoba

HRH Paramount Chief Akida Wabu Mitondo II  Chairman, Akida Wabu Development Foundation

King John Twaib Mndala Chimbalanga II and Prince Alfonso II worked tirelessly both online and on the ground forming groups, organizing cultural festivals, and hosting conferences that strengthened the bonds among the Wayao people across Southern and Eastern Africa.

Their collaboration eventually united the Bajhoba and Yao Kingdoms, giving birth to LUKA. Since then, many other African kingdoms and chiefdoms have joined the league, making it a growing network for African unity.

A Continental Movement

Today, LUKA partners with numerous organizations and uses multiple platforms social media groups, channels, blogs, and websites to connect communities, share knowledge, and work toward a united Africa.