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Highest-level political leader of a chief-based system
A paramount chief is the English-language designation for a king or queen or the highest-level political leader in a regional or local polity or country
Paramount_chief
District Chiefs in Sierra Leone. In the government of Sierra Leone, Paramount Chiefs are nonpartisan Members of Parliament. There are District Chiefs representing
List of Paramount Chiefs of Sierra Leone
List_of_Paramount_Chiefs_of_Sierra_Leone
British Colony from 1884 to 1966
the " Laws of Lerotholi" after the sitting Paramount Chief. However the commoners believed that the Chiefs who sat on the council did not follow these
Basutoland
American mass media conglomerate (2025–present)
Paramount Skydance Corporation (doing business as Paramount) is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate. The company's primary
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in Chapter V of the Constitution, which reads that: (1) The College of Chiefs may at any time designate, in accordance with the customary law of Lesotho
Monarchy_of_Lesotho
Chiefly system of Samoa
requirement that heads of state must be a tama'aiga. In addition, these four paramount chiefs are often accorded pāpā titles - titles that indicate sovereignty or
Faʻamatai
Leader of a tribal society or chiefdom
village, municipal, and paramount chiefs and rulers of the Yap Islands. Rangatira – a chief of Māori in New Zealand. Ratu – a Fijian chief; Malay for "queen"
Tribal_chief
Ngoni king
Njengembaso kaKhuzwayo kaXilowa; 20 March 1956 – 30 May 2026) was paramount chief of the Ngoni people of Eastern Province, Zambia. He was the fourth
Mpezeni_IV
Bantu ethnic group of southwest Africa
Acting Paramount Chief. Hosea Kutako emerged victorious, and was later confirmed as Paramount Chief in 1920. Samuel Maharero (1890–1917) When Paramount Chief
Herero_people
Topics referred to by the same term
Tennessee Paramount Tower Hotel & Residences a skyscraper in Dubai, UAE Paramount chief, the highest-level political leader in a region or country Paramount leader
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Title of the former head of state of Fiji
control of the Fijian Islands in 1871 and declared himself king, or paramount chief, of Fiji (Fijian: Tui Viti). Three years later, he voluntarily ceded
Monarchy_of_Fiji
American film and distribution company
Paramount Pictures Corporation, commonly known as Paramount Pictures or simply Paramount, is an American film production and distribution company and the
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Polynesian kingdom ended in 1888
Chile in 1888, and became a Province of Chile in 1964. The legendary, first chief of Easter Island is said to have been Hotu Matuꞌa, whose arrival has been
Kingdom_of_Easter_Island
leader of the nation. The following is a list of ancient Eswatini Kings/Chiefs. Mkhulunkosi Qomizitha Sukuta Madlasomo Ndlovu Mntungwa Ngwekati Kuwawa
List_of_monarchs_of_Eswatini
the government of Zambia recognises 286 chiefs, 54 senior chiefs and five paramount chiefs. The paramount chiefs are those of the Lozi, Bemba, Chewa, Ngoni
List of current non-sovereign African monarchs
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Potential business transaction
Paramount Skydance announced a definitive agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) on February 27, 2026, to acquire the company for $110.9 billion
Proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance
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King of Lesotho (1966–90; 1995–96)
previously known as Constantine Bereng Seeiso, was the Paramount Chief of Basutoland, succeeding paramount chief Seeiso from 1960 until the country gained full
Moshoeshoe_II_of_Lesotho
Paramount Chief of Basutoland
full name Simon Seeiso Griffith (1905 – 26 December 1940) was the paramount chief of Basutoland from 23 June 1939 until his death. He was the father
Seeiso_of_Basutoland
System that regulates the activity of local chieftains
The chiefs are divided by the act of leadership into 5 categories (as for authority): Paramount chiefs Divisional chiefs Sub-divisional chiefs Adikrofo
Chieftaincy institution (Ghana)
Chieftaincy_institution_(Ghana)
five-pointed stars arranged to form the Southern Cross constellation. Paramount chiefs Malietoa Tanumafili II and Tupua Tamasese Meaʻole designed the flag
Flag_of_Samoa
traditional ruler and Paramount Chief of Sefwi Anhwiaso traditional area. He is currently the president of Western Region House of Chiefs. He became the president
Ogyeahohoo_Yaw_Gyebi_II
King of Lesotho (1990–1995; since 1996)
in 1989, when he returned to Lesotho. He was installed as the Principal Chief of Matsieng on 16 December 1989. His coronation took place on 31 October
Letsie_III
Leader of Wanga Kingdom and official in colonial Kenya (c. 1849–1949)
British who made him a paramount chief of an expansive region of East Africa with various chiefs reporting to him such as Chief Chabasinga who managed
Nabongo_Mumia
16th-century Mississippian chief in present-day Alabama
Tuskalusa, Tastaluca, Tuskaluza) (birthdate unknown, - 1540) was a paramount chief of a Mississippian chiefdom in what is now the U.S. state of Alabama
Tuskaloosa
Chief of Easter Island
1835 to his own death just before 1860) was the last great ꞌariki, or paramount chief, of Easter Island, and the last master of rongorongo, the Easter Island
Ngaꞌara
Title character of the 1995 Disney animated film of the same name
Pocahontas (1596–1617), the daughter of a Native American Tsenacommacah-paramount chief of the Powhatan paramountcy. Pocahontas is also a character in the
Pocahontas_(character)
Ugandan cultural leader and Paramount Chief of the Acholi people
Acana II (born in 1967) is a Ugandan cultural leader who serves as the Paramount Chief of the Acholi People and head of the Acholi cultural institution, Ker
Rwot_Acana
Heir apparent to the Lesotho throne (born 2007)
Senate and 'M'aSeeiso. Prince Lerotholi was named after Lerotholi, the Paramount Chief of Basuto from 1891 to 1905. Prince Lerotholi was christened as "David"
Prince_Lerotholi_Seeiso
Paramount Chief of the Basotho, 1870–1891
Letsie I (born Mohato; c. 1811 – 20 November 1891) was the paramount chief (morena e moholo) of the Basotho (modern Lesotho) from 11 March 1870 until
Letsie I Moshoeshoe of Lesotho
Letsie_I_Moshoeshoe_of_Lesotho
Kikuyu chief in Kenya (1865–1929)
leader. He was a member of the Kikuyu people, who was later appointed paramount chief. Kìnyanjui wa Gathirimū was born in presented day Kiria in Murang'a
Kinyanjui_wa_Gathirimu
surrounding him and paramount Chief Karonga in recent years as a result of changes in administration and politics. He was recognized as Chief by President Joyce
Kyungu
2024 American media company merger
Media and Paramount Global announced a definitive agreement to merge in a deal valued at $8 billion, forming a new entity known as "Paramount Skydance
Merger of Skydance Media and Paramount Global
Merger_of_Skydance_Media_and_Paramount_Global
Ituri, Torit, Uele and Yei. The term means 'Pillar' or 'Paramount Chief' (Chief of chiefs) and was the title given to Jalusiga (an Alur chosen by the
Agofe
1903 - August 1949) was the Regent paramount chief of Lesotho (modern Basotho) from 1940 to 1941. Principal Chief of Ha-'Mamathe, Teya-teyaneng, Thupa-kubu
Gabasheane_Masupha
King of the Zulus
Cyprian's minority. Cyprian ascended the throne as a chief of uSuthu rather than a Paramount Chief until 1951 when he was recognised as such by the white
Cyprian_Bhekuzulu
Herero chief (1856–1923)
Samuel Maharero (1856 – 14 March 1923) was paramount chief of the Herero people in German South West Africa (today Namibia). He led the Herero uprising
Samuel_Maharero
Paramount chief of the Basotho (1867–1913)
Letsie II Lerotholi (Letsienyane) (1867–1913), paramount chief of Basotho (later Lesotho) from 1905 to 1913. Letsienyane was the son of Lerotholi. He
Letsie_II_Lerotholi
Iyase of Benin (1914–1920)
Chief Agho Obaseki (died September 9, 1920) was a paramount chief in the Benin Kingdom and its successor territories from 1898 to 1914, and then Iyase
Agho_Obaseki
Iban tribal leader (1870-1956)
November 1956) was an Iban tribal chief. During his lifetime, he was formally recognised as the first Paramount Chief of the Ibans with the title of Temenggong
Koh_anak_Jubang
Ruler of Dagbon Kingdom
divisional chiefs under him to the status of paramount chiefs. Paramount chiefs controlled a large area or province, whereas divisional chiefs controlled
Yakubu_II
Association football club in Ghana
group had to seek for the permission from the Aduanahene (who was a paramount chief of Aboabo no 3), which he accepted. Aduana Football Club went on to
Aduana_Football_Club
Marshallese paramount chief and jurist (1910–1994)
Kabua Kabua (c. June/July 1910 – 8 October 1994) was a Marshallese paramount chief (Iroijlaplap) and jurist. He was a leading judge and served from the
Kabua_Kabua
bestowed the title Tui Viti, which translates as "King of Fiji" or "Paramount Chief of Fiji". The last holder of the title (from 6 February 1952) was Queen
List of current non-sovereign monarchs
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Lesotho chief (1870–1939)
Nathaniel Griffith Lerotholi CBE (1870 – 23 June 1939) was the paramount chief of Basutoland from 11 April 1913 when he succeeded his brother Letsie II
Nathaniel_Griffith_Lerotholi
Country in West Africa
paramount chiefs, recognised by the British administration in 1896 at the time of organising the Protectorate of Sierra Leone. The Paramount Chiefs are
Sierra_Leone
Ghanaian engineer and paramount chief
traditional ruler, electrical engineer and entrepreneur. He is the Paramount Chief of the Juaben traditional area. He has served in several capacities
Nana_Otuo_Siriboe_II
First Lady of Botswana from 1966 to 1980
was the wife of Botswana's first president Sir Seretse Khama, the Paramount Chief of its Bamangwato tribe. She served as the inaugural First Lady of
Ruth_Williams_Khama
American video streaming service
Paramount+ is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Paramount Skydance. The service's content is drawn primarily
Paramount+
American film producer (born 1963)
executive. He was the Co-CEO of Paramount Global from 2024 to 2025; President and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon from 2021
Brian_Robbins
Topics referred to by the same term
Dreketi, the Paramount Chief of Fiji's Rewa Province and of the Burebasaga Confederacy Roko Tui Namata, the title of the Paramount Chief of the Namata
Roko
British colony in Africa from 1821 to 1957
provincial councils of paramount chiefs for all but the northern provinces of the colony. These councils in turn elected six chiefs as unofficial members
Gold_Coast_(British_colony)
Town in Volta Region, Ghana
the Ho Municipality in the Volta Region of Ghana. As at 2021, the Paramount Chief of Ziavi Traditional Area and President of Ziavi Traditional Council
Ziavi
Palauan leaders
Palau has several traditional chiefs of its 16 states. A factor that resulted in the decline of chiefly authority in Palau was the introduction of elected
Traditional_chiefs_of_Palau
Ugandan traditional leader (1926–2025)
was a Ugandan cultural leader who was elected as Won Nyaci or the "Paramount Chief (locally known as Won Nyaci) of the Lango people" in 2003 by the council
Yosam_Odur_Ebii
Great Wife
of Paramount Chief Julius Gulama. Madam Lucy was the matriarch of one of Sierra Leone's most powerful noble families. She is the mother of Paramount Chief
Lucy_Gulama
Ghanaian traditional ruler
Omanhene (or paramount chief) of the Akuapem traditional area (Okuapeman) in Ghana. He is a member of the Eastern Region house of chiefs. Akuffo was born
Oseadeeyo_Kwasi_Akuffo_III
Place in Central Province, Papua New Guinea
paramount chief, while "Kabadi" refers to communal ownership or origin. The word Abadi literally means I own, and it is synonymous with the paramount
Pinu,_Papua_New_Guinea
Powhatan attack on the English colony of Virginia
found, including men, women, and children of all ages. Opechancanough, paramount chief of the Powhatan Confederacy, led a series of co-ordinated surprise
Indian_massacre_of_1622
Unicameral legislature of Sierra Leone
directly elected from across Sierra Leone's 16 districts, while 14 are paramount chiefs appointed from the 14 rural districts. The parliament is led by the
Parliament_of_Sierra_Leone
Dynasty of kings among the Tumbuka people in Malawi
gave him the title Themba (chief) Chikulamayembe in 1907. This made him paramount chief of the Tumbuka people, and other chiefs in the area were subordinated
Chikulamayembe_dynasty
Island country in the Pacific Ocean
of the four highest-ranking paramount chiefs in the country, became Samoa's first prime minister. Another paramount chief, Tuiaana Tuimalealiʻifano Suatipatipa
Samoa
Ghanaian traditional ruler (1963–2021)
people of Osu in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, West Africa. As the Paramount Chief of Osu, he was President of the Osu Traditional Council.[permanent
Nii_Okwei_Kinka_Dowuona_VI
Samoan paramount chief (1830–1891)
Tupua Tamasese Titimaea (1830–1891) was a Samoan paramount chief who held the title of Tupua Tamasese and was one of the claimants to the throne during
Tupua_Tamasese_Titimaea
Samoan paramount chief and politician
Mōli II (born Papaliʻitele Faʻamausili Moli Malietoa) is a Samoan paramount chief and politician. He is the current holder of the Malietoa maximal lineage
Malietoa_Mōli_II
Sierra Leone politician
Paramount Chief Ella Koblo Gulama OBE, GCOR (26 January 1921 – 9 September 2006) was a Sierra Leonean paramount chief and politician. In 1957, she became
Ella_Koblo_Gulama
Namibian nationalist leader and paramount chief (1870–1970)
Namibia's first nationalist party. He was also paramount chief of the Herero people and chairman of the Herero Chiefs' Council, which he founded in 1945. Kutako
Hosea_Kutako
Regent of Basutoland
II. 'Mantšebo was the first of the three wives of Seeiso, who was paramount chief from 1939 to 1940. She was elected regent a month after his death,
'Mantšebo
Paramount chief of the Ewondo and Bane ethnic groups
known by his birth name, Ntsama, and his German name, Karl, was the paramount chief of the Ewondo people. Atangana was born sometime between 1876 and 1885
Charles_Atangana
President of Fiji since 2024
[naiŋɡama taɰakeðolatʃi lalambalaβu]; born 23 December 1953) is a Fijian Paramount Chief and the current President of Fiji. He has served as the leader of the
Naiqama_Lalabalavu
American spy thriller television series
which was released on June 21, 2026, on Paramount+ as a Paramount+ Original, with a subsequent airing on Paramount+ with Showtime on June 27. CIA officer
The_Agency_(2024_TV_series)
New Zealand Māori tribal leader (1941–2025)
New Zealand Māori tribal leader. He was the eighth elected ariki and paramount chief of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa iwi in the central North Island, and an influential
Tumu_Te_Heuheu_Tūkino_VIII
Politician (1917–1983)
Paramount Chief Tuli Leʻiato (November 17, 1917 – October 5, 1983) of Fagaʻitua, was an American Fa'amatai leader and politician on the Islands of Tutuila
Tuli_Leʻiato
Title
The term paramount ruler, or sometimes paramount king, is a generic description, though occasionally also used as an actual title, for a number of rulers'
Paramount_ruler
Tswana chieftaincy of Botswana
Serowe. The paramount chief, a hereditary position, occupies one of the fifteen places in Ntlo ya Dikgosi, the national House of Chiefs. The core population
Ngwato_tribe
Paramount chief of the Calusa people
Carlos, also known as Calos or King Calusa (died 1567), was king or paramount chief of the Calusa people of Southwest Florida from about 1556 until his
Carlos_(Calusa)
Powhatan Confederacy chief (c.1554–1646)
brother Opitchapam (during which Opechancanough was war chief), Opechancanough became paramount chief of the Powhatan Confederacy.[citation needed] The natives
Opechancanough
Fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics
Wakanda and the Black Panther, an earned title and rank given to the paramount chief of the nation. In a 2009 story line, T'Challa is injured, and Shuri
Shuri_(character)
The following is a list of films produced by Paramount Pictures and released (or scheduled to be released) in the 2020s. All films listed are theatrical
List of Paramount Pictures films (2020–2029)
List_of_Paramount_Pictures_films_(2020–2029)
South African aristocracy
bantustan and the subsequent abolition of apartheid in the Republic. As paramount chief within the Republic of South Africa and pursuant to the preservation
Zulu_royal_family
Māori chief in New Zealand (1821–1888)
(1821–1888), also known as Patātai (also spelt Patatai or Pataatai), was paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, a Māori tribe of the central North Island of New
Te_Heuheu_Tūkino_IV
American film producer and media proprietor (born 1983)
proprietor, and former actor serving as chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Paramount Skydance since August 2025. He founded the film and television
David_Ellison
Historical Indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands
matrilineal kinship society, with descent reckoned along female lines. The paramount chief named the Great Sun was always the son of the Female Sun, whose daughter
Natchez_people
Aspect of Philippine history
The term Paramount Ruler, or sometimes Paramount Datu, is a term used by historians[who?] to describe the highest ranking political authorities in the
Paramount rulers in early Philippine history
Paramount_rulers_in_early_Philippine_history
Cameroonian writer, chemist, chief of the Ewondo people (c. 1941 – 2014)
1941 – February 1, 2014) was a Cameroonian novelist, chemist, and paramount chief of the Ewondo [fr] and Bene [fr] people. Early in life, Ahanda worked
Marie-Thérèse_Assiga_Ahanda
American television series (2018–2024)
drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson for Paramount Network. The series premiered on June 20, 2018, and concluded on December
Yellowstone_(TV_series)
Paramount Chief of the Simbaru Chiefdom
Khalil Gamanga was a Paramount Chief of the Simbaru Chiefdom, in Kenema District, Sierra Leone. Boajibu, a town in Kenema District is the chiefdom headquarters
Khalil_Gamanga
1820s Māori conflict in New Zealand
Motu-o-puhi pā. A final attack in January 1831, led by Ngāti Maru's paramount chief, Te Arakai, destroyed Piripekapeka, but was severely defeated by Te
Ngāti Maru–Ngati Tūwharetoa War
Ngāti_Maru–Ngati_Tūwharetoa_War
Paramount chief of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki
(1780s–1852) also known as Te Tara ki Moehau or Ōtara Te Irirangi, was paramount chief of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki or Ngāti Tai, a Māori tribe of the eastern Auckland
Tara_Te_Irirangi
Traditional title of a district chief in Fiji
Tui Vuda is the traditional title of the paramount chief of the Vuda district in Ba Province on Fiji's northwest coast. The most recent person to hold
Tui_Vuda
Town in Eastern Region, Ghana
Stool; the Senior Divisional Chief is the Akwamufiehene and he is second in command to the Akwamuhene, Paramount Chief, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III.[citation
Akwamufie
Ugandan cultural leader, civil engineer, and public servant
cultural leader for the Lango people in Northern Uganda with a title of "Paramount Chief Won Nyaci of Lango". He was the Cultural Foreign Affairs Minister (Awitim)
Odongo_Okune
Sub-region in Uganda
headed by a paramount chief, also known as "Won Nyaci" and is elected by a council of elders from different clans in Lango. The newly elected chief is Odongo
Lango_sub-region
Town in Central Region, Ghana
Beneath the Paramount Chief and the Paramount Queen Mother are Senior Divisional Chiefs, sub-divisional chiefs, and Town chiefs. There are also chiefs who perform
Kasoa
Festival in Ghana by the people of Techiman
traditional leader of the Bono people. The Paramount Chief and village elders congregate around the grave as the Chief offers up sheep and pours libations.
Apoo_festival
Malaysian politician
of Sarawak Affairs from 1963 to 1974. He was also the traditional Paramount Chief of the Iban people for more than 55 years. Jugah was born around 1903
Jugah_Barieng
Place in Province, Sierra Leone
Lucy Gulama, Chief consort of Paramount Chief Julius Gulama. Madam Yoko, ruler of the Kpa Mende Confederacy. Momoh Gulama, Paramount Chief of Kaiyamba
Moyamba_District
Lesotho chief
1836–1905) was the paramount chief of Basotho (modern Lesotho) from November 20, 1891 to August 19, 1905. Letsie is one of the chiefs whom led the 1880
Lerotholi
Television arm of Paramount Pictures
Paramount Television Studios, formerly the second incarnation of Paramount Television, is the television arm of American film studio Paramount Pictures
Paramount_Television_Studios
British actor
Sylvanus Bruce-Vanderpuye, a Barrister-at-Law, Djastse and Ga Mantse (Paramount Chief) of The Otubluhun Stool, Jamestown, Accra, Ghana, formerly the British
William_Vanderpuye
Tongan chief
with the Tui Cakau and Tui Bua, or Paramount Chief of Bua, Ma'afu defeated Ritova, the Tui Macuata or Paramount Chief of Macuata, Ma'afu extended his influence
Enele_Maʻafu
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