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'''Humba Wumba''' is an Indian<ref>"''What is the name of the Indian who changes Banjo into other characters?''" —Gruntilda in the [[Tower of Tragedy Quiz]], ''Banjo-Tooie''</ref> sha-woman and one of the main supporting characters in the [[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|''Banjo-Kazooie'']] series. She is the rival of [[Mumbo Jumbo]] and "is determined to expose the shaman for the amateur he really is."<ref>''Banjo-Tooie'' instruction booklet, page 11.</ref>

In ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] can find Humba Wumba in a [[Wumba's Wigwam]] in every world. She takes over [[Mumbo Jumbo]]'s role from the first game, which is to transform Banjo and Kazooie into a certain creature or object for each world, allowing them to complete various tasks. Humba Wumba is first seen in [[Mayahem Temple]], where she introduces herself as the "greatest shaman in all game." Banjo mentions that he and Kazooie have heard that Mumbo was the best, a claim which Humba vehemently opposed. If Mumbo Jumbo enters Wumba's Wigwam, she demands him to leave.

In ''[[Banjo-Pilot]]'', Humba Wumba is a playable character, being unlocked by completing [[Jiggy Cup]] and giving 100 [[Cheato Page]]s to [[Cheato]]. She has low top speed but high handling and acceleration. Humba Wumba is the boss of Jiggy Cup, being fought at the end in the match "Humba Horror." During the battle, when Humba Wumba is flying in front, she sends behind energy spheres that work like [[Ice Egg|Single Blue Ice Egg]]s.

In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', Humba Wumba reappears, although not using magic anymore. In [[Showdown Town]], she sells [[blueprint]]s to Banjo and Kazooie to get money for her "magic recession fund."

In [[Nutty Acres]], Humba Wumba plays "Mumbo's Long-suffering Wife." In Act 2, she hosts the challenge "Great Balls of Fire," where she asks for Banjo to cool down some fireballs by pushing them into the water, as their smoke is suffocating the coconuts. In Act 5, she hosts the challenge "Old Dog, New Tricks," where she warns Banjo and Kazooie about [[Mr. Patch]]'s return and asks for them to defeat him. In Act 6, she hosts the challenge "Nuts to Go," where the duo needs to take some coconuts to Mumbo so they can get approved for shipping, then take them to the docks.

In [[LOGBOX 720]], Humba Wumba plays "The Gutsy Girl Gamer." In Act 2, she hosts the challenge "Chips Away," where Banjo and Kazooie need to race some of the console's staff. In Act 4, she hosts the challenge "Red Bear Racing," where the duo needs to win and air race against her. In Act 5, she hosts the challenge "Unstable Hardware," where she needs Banjo to race in a course where all checkpoints are airborn due to a problem caused by [[Klungo]]. In Act 6, she hosts the challenge "Lap Happy," another race with some of the employees.

In [[Terrarium of Terror]], Humba Wumba plays "The Mooning Conservationist." Acts 1, 2, 3 and 4.  

In [[L.O.G.'s Lost Challenges]], Humba Wumba plays "The Feisty Femme Fatale." In Act 1, she hosts the challenge "Ben Hurdle," where the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles#L.O.G.'s Choice vehicles|L.O.G. Trusty Steed]] needs to be used to jump over hurdles while dodging the carboard [[supporting cast|pedestrians]].