Martha Nelumbu

Martha Mwadinomho Kristian Nelumbu (born 1930) is the Queen of the Kwanyama, a dynasty of the Ovambo people in northern Namibia. She was appointed in November 2005, succeeding her cousin Kornelius Mwetupunga Shelungu. She is the first woman leader to head this traditional authority.[1][2]

Mwadinomho Combined School in Ondeihaluka is named after her.

See also

References
  1. Christensen, Martin. "Female Heads of State of Namibia". Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  2. "Royal News". www.nettyroyal.nl. November 2005. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2012.


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