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Chief Mpweto and Babwile villagers use wooden soldiers to frighten away Lunda attackers in a Zambian historical legend.

The Leader Who Won a Battle With Wooden Soldiers

The people who became known as the Babwile once lived at Kasongo wa Kumwimba, where they were known as the Baluba Kati. Their chief was Kasongo wa Kumwimba. As they travelled, they eventually reached Kaansa, a small river and tributary where they settled and established their community. On the other side of the river lived their Lunda neighbours. At first,
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