Ntare I of Burundi
Ntare I Kivimira Savuyimba Semunganzashamba Rushatsi Cambarantama was the king of Burundi from 1680 to 1709. He was a legendary descendant of the Ntwero family, and was probably the first king of Burundi.
There is one main legend stating that the ancient kingdom of Burundi was founded by a man named Cambarantama. The legend states that in pre-colonial Burundi,Cambarantama came from the southern state of Buha.
In order to celebrate this great king, "NTARE RUSHATSI, The Lion and the Sheep" A critically acclaimed short 2D animation film about the King Ntare Rushatsi's life was created by Nifasha Florian a Burundian movie Director in 2019.
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King of Burundi 1680–1709 |
Succeeded by Mwezi III |
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| Pretender (1977–present) | ||
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