His ability to take on the position was influenced by his good oratorical skills and by the fact that he was Zanaki; had he been from one of the larger ethnic groups he may have faced greater opposition from members of rival tribes
Kukhoza kwake kutenga udindo kunakhudzidwa ndi luso lake labwino la kulankhula komanso kuti anali Zanaki; akanakhala kuti anali wa fuko lina lalikulu akanakumana ndi chitsutso chokulirapo kuchokera kwa anthu a mafuko otsutsana 