André I Mvizi a Mkanga was a ruler of Kibangu and was one of the two main
Kinlazaclaimants to the throne of the
Kingdom of Kongo during its
civil war, the other being the King of
Lemba. He ruled the Kingdom of Kibangu for a short period in 1685.[1] His death marked the succession of
Manuel Afonso which led to an internal struggle for power within Kibangu.