Analysis of indigenous African political leadership among the Luba people of Kasai in the Democratic Republic of Congo

David Bilungule Bakamana, Laurenti Magesa and Clement C. Abenguuni Majawa
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David Bilungule Bakamana: Tangaza University College
Laurenti Magesa: Hekima University College
Clement C. Abenguuni Majawa: Catholic University of Eastern Africa

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 2021, vol. 10, issue 7, 399-407

Abstract: This paper aims to examine the nature of indigenous African political leadership among the Luba People of Kasai in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The study employed qualitative research that was rooted in phenomenology. The concentration of the study was on the Kasai Central Province. The target population was charm givers, militia, and political leaders were selected as the units of observation by the researcher. The political leaders comprised of local traditional chiefs of villages and modern leaders. A sample size of 40 participants was adequate to enable the researcher to obtain rich information and reach the saturation point. The targeted 40 participants were: 10 charm givers, 8 members of the provincial parliament, 4 provincial ministers, 13 traditional leaders, and 5 militia leaders. The study used In-depth Interviews (IDIs), focus group discussions, and observations to collect data. The findings indicate indigenous traditional leadership among the Luba has various sources of power. These include the use of various symbols of Luba traditional leadership to perform duties on behalf of the community. The use of the manga is also in line with the customs and traditions of the Luba people and guides the leader on the right things to do while on the throne. Key Words:Manga (charms), Indigenous Leadership, Luba, African Political Leadership, Kasai, DRC

Date: 2021
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