Swazi royal family announces funeral for King Mswati’s queen

A night vigil was held at the Ludzidzini Royal Kraal for Queen Senteni Masango, the king's eighth wife.


The royal family announced the funeral arrangements of the late queen, Senteni Masango, will be held at Ludzidzini Royal Kraal on Saturday, reports the Mpumalanga News.

A night vigil was held at the Swazi Royal Kraal in Lobamba on Friday and she will be laid to rest on Sunday, spokesperson Indvuna Lusendvo announced yesterday. She will be laid to rest tomorrow in Royal Swazi rites.

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Masango, the 8th wife of Africa’s last absolute monarch was found dead in the early hours of Friday morning.

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