Martha Nelumbu

Martha Mwadinomho Kristian Nelumbu (born 1930) is the Queen of the Oukwanyama,[1] a dynasty of the Ovambo people in northern Namibia. She was crowned in November 2005, succeeding her cousin Kornelius Mwetupunga Shelungu. She is the first woman leader to head this traditional authority.

Mwadinomho Combined School in Ondeihaluka is named after her.

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References
  1. Ndeyanale, Eliaser; Vatileni, Eino (18 November 2021). "'Secret' dealings divide Oukwanyama kingdom". The Namibian. p. 6.


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