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A depiction of Kibuka -image- eKnick14-

Kibuka – Uganda 

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For the Buganda Empire that has existed as early as the 9th century until the 14th century, Kibuku is a deity that has been with the people long before the Europeans arrived on the continent.

Kibuka is the Ugandan diety or lesser god of war.

According to oral history, the Bugandan army had suffered several defeats and the king, in a state of worry met with the almighty God, Mukasa. At their meeting, the king requested that Mukasa gave them assistance for war. Mukasa offered to help by offering his younger brother Kibuka as the diety. Before any war, the warriors always sang, danced and offered sacrifices in honour of Kibuka before going off to battle.

It is believed that Kibuka went ahead of warriors clearing their paths and directing them.