The last kings of Africa

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Portraits: Africa's fading monarchs – Vienna-based photographer and art historian Alfred Weidinger has spent the past five years capturing the splendor of Africa's monarchies and tribal leaders for his photographic project, The Last Kings of Africa.
Bakary Yerima Bouba Alioum, Lamido of Maroua, Cameroon
Bakary Yerima Bouba Alioum, Lamido of Maroua, Cameroon
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Portraits: Africa's fading monarchs – Weidinger was initially inspired by the late 19th and early 20th century photographs taken of African tribal leaders and kings. However, Weidinger decided to leave the composition to chance.
Fo Sikam Happi V. de Bana, Bamileke, Cameroon
Fo Sikam Happi V. de Bana, Bamileke, Cameroon
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