Other Lungu Chiefs such as Kasonso, Chitimbwa and Chibwe seem to have been independent of Tafuna III. Soon afterwards, Tafuna III died, but his successor as holder of the Chungu title was more concerned to protect his country in the west against Bemba raiders than to move east and claim the Tafuna title.
Other Lungu Chiefs, such as Kasonso, Chitimbwa, and Chibwe, appeared to be independent of Tafuna III.  Tafuna III's successor, upon taking the Chungu title, prioritized defending his country in the west against Bemba raiders rather than pursuing the Tafuna title eastward.