African kings have played a significant role in shaping the history and culture of the continent. From ancient times to the present day, these powerful rulers have left a lasting impact on their respective kingdoms and beyond. Here is a list of popular African kings:
- 1. Mansa Musa (Mali)
- 2. Shaka Zulu (Zulu Kingdom)
- 3. Sundiata Keita (Mali)
- 4. Menelik II (Ethiopia)
- 5. Askia Muhammad I (Songhai Empire)
- 6. Oba Ewuare (Benin Empire)
- 7. King Ezana (Aksum)
- 8. King Shyaam a-Mbul a-Ngoong (Kuba Kingdom)
- 9. King Jaja of Opobo (Nigeria)
- 10. King Moshoeshoe I (Lesotho)
- 11. King Cetshwayo (Zulu Kingdom)
- 12. King Behanzin (Dahomey)
- 13. King Dingane (Zulu Kingdom)
- 14. King Mswati III (Eswatini)
- 15. King Mutesa I (Buganda Kingdom)
- 16. King Jaja of Opobo (Nigeria)
- 17. King Sobhuza II (Eswatini)
- 18. King Shombay (Kongo Kingdom)
- 19. King Njoya (Bamum Kingdom)
- 20. King Osei Tutu (Asante Empire)
- 21. King Agaja Trudo (Dahomey)
- 22. King Nzinga Mbemba (Kongo Kingdom)
- 23. King Alfonso I (Kongo Kingdom)
- 24. King Shaka II (Zulu Kingdom)
- 25. King Mzilikazi (Matabeleland)
- 26. King Lobengula (Matabeleland)
- 27. King Cetewayo (Zulu Kingdom)
- 28. King Jaja of Opobo (Nigeria)
- 29. King Shyaam a-Mbul a-Ngoong (Kuba Kingdom)
- 30. King Oba Ewuare (Benin Empire)
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and there are many more influential African kings throughout history.
