King Lobengula — Rhodes of Africa Character Profile

About King Lobengula

King of the Matabele people who initially threatens white intruders but is persuaded by Rhodes to sign a protection contract. After Rhodes's death, his people honor him with a traditional royal salute.

Character Facts

Played by

Ndaniso Kumala

Appears in

Rhodes of Africa (1936)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• King Lobengula — Conflict Rival Leader — Ohm Paul Kruger (Oskar Homolka)

  Political rivalry over regional dominance.

• King Lobengula — Conflict Arch Enemy — Cecil John Rhodes (Walter Huston)

  Initial hostile confrontation over territorial control.

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• Ohm Paul Kruger (Oskar Homolka)
• Dr. Jim Jameson (Basil Sydney)
• Anna Carpenter (Peggy Ashcroft)
• Barney Barnato (Frank Cellier)
• Mrs. Paul Kruger (Renee De Vaux)
• Cartwright (Bernard Lee)
• Hendricks (Percy Parsons)
• Rev. Charles Helm (Lewis Casson)
• King Lobengula (as Ndanisa Kumalo of Matabele Land) (Ndanisa Kumalo)
• Minor Role (uncredited) (Miles Malleson)
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