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Nambi – according to the beliefs of the Ganda people of Uganda, a woman responsible for the appearance of death on earth. She was the daughter of the supreme god, who gave her in marriage to the hero Kintu, the founder of the royal dynasty of Buganda. Kintu, a foreigner, went to heaven in search of a wife. The Supreme God gave him his daughter Nambi in marriage and ordered Kintu to hasten on her return journey, lest her brother Walumbe ("Death") go with them. They set off immediately, but Nambi remembered that she had not brought grain to feed her chickens. Despite Kintu's pleas, she insisted that he allow her to return for it, and when she returned to her husband, Death followed close behind. She accompanied them home and lived with them on earth. From then on, all people must face death.

Nkongolo - "The Rainbow King." A despotic king from the mythology of the region encompassing the savannahs of Central Africa. Nkongolo had sexual relations with his two sisters, Mabela and Bulanda, indulged in drunkenness, and was cruel. He cut off the ears, noses, hands, and breasts of those who offended him. He was a passionate builder, so he ordered the construction of a tall tower from which he hoped to reach heaven and gain immortality. Unfortunately, the tower collapsed, killing many people. One day, a prince named Mbidi Kiluwe traveled west to hunt in Nkongolo's land. Nkongolo was very hospitable and allowed Mbidi to sleep with his twin sisters, Bulanda and Mabela. Both sisters became pregnant. Bulanda gave birth to a son named Kalala Ilunga, and Mabela gave birth to a boy and a girl. Nkongolo recognized Kalala as his son, but after a quarrel broke out between them, Mbidi let Kalala go. Kalala became the best dancer and runner in the kingdom, so Nkongolo's jealous son decided to kill him