Dlamini I

Dlamini I (also known as Matalatala) was a 16th century Embo-Nguni prince and early leader of the House of Dlamini. He was the founder of the Embo-Dlamini line.

Dlamini I's people and ancestors historically lived in the region around the Tembe River and were subjects of the powerful Tembe Kingdom , which derived its influence and wealth from coastal trade networks and exercised authority across the Lubombo Mountains and southwards toward the Lusutfu River.