Kgosi Sekonyela (1804–1856) effectively took over from his mother Queen Manthatisi after she acted as Regent when his father died. Ruling over Batlokwa, while Queen Manthatisi settled in Marabeng, Sekonyela settled in Jwala-Boholo. As a minor, Sekonyela could not take over the reins, only when he came of age could he lead Batlokwa. He worked closely with the Korana (also known as Khoemana) during his raids on neighbouring kingdoms, often conflicting with King Moshoeshoe I. Kgosi Sekonyela is regarded as the last ruler of the Tlokwa Chiefdom during the struggle of sovereignty over northern Lesotho.