Mankhamba National Anthem March 2026

Mankhamba was the heart of a great African kingdom. To preserve the archaeological and spiritual heritage of the Mankhamba site while fostering the socio-economic advancement of the Chewa people through traditional leadership and modern innovation. Situated at the confluence of two rivers in the Mtakataka-Mua area of Dedza District, Mankhamba was the seat of the Kalonga — the supreme ruler of the Maravi people. For over 200 years, it was a centre of politics, trade, and culture. Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain, Indian glass beads, and copper from the Copperbelt all passed through here. Archaeologist Yusuf Juwayeyi excavated the site and confirmed what oral traditions had long held to be true. The throne fell silent in 1863. In 2025, it spoke again.