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Thanks so much for sharing!!
He was so young when he acquired the throne, 20 years old!
The photographer, Daniel Lane did a series of photos of african kings. https://twistedsifter.com/2012/07/kings-of-africa-portraits-by-daniel-laine/
For those interested some of the highlights of the enduring political system of the Kuba Kingdom:
State Centralization: The Kuba Kingdom was able to establish a more centralized and organized state than many other independent villages or chieftaincies in the region.
**Complex Institutions:**The kingdom had a range of political and social institutions, including an unwritten constitution, separation of political powers, a judicial system with courts and juries, a police force, a military, and a system of taxation.
Cultural Impact: The very fact that the Kuba Kingdom’s institutions have had long-term effects on cultural norms, as indicated by the text, speaks to the power and influence that this kingdom had. This can be seen as positive in the sense that the Kingdom left a lasting legacy. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44955153
Amazing…thank you for sharing!