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Prince Jean-Bédel Georges

Mohamed Amin1977

Mohamed Amin Foundation

Mohamed Amin Foundation
Nairobi, Kenya

Two-year-old Jean-Bédel Georges, the crown prince of the Central African Empire in a crisp white uniform for the coronation ceremony. Also known as the "Cannibal King" it was rumored, Jean-Bédel Bokassa served human flesh at the banquet when he crowned himself Emperor Bokassa I in a costly and colorful ceremony inspired by his idol, Napoleon Bonaparte, in the country’s capital of Bangui on December 4, 1977. Kenya’s renowned photojournalist, Mohamed Amin also known as “Six Camera Mo”, got exclusive images of Bokassa at his Coronation and also enjoyed the banquet! Mo Amin had to dress in tuxedo and top hat as anyone not dressed properly would have their ears cut off!! Probably to serve as appetizers!

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  • Title: Prince Jean-Bédel Georges
  • Creator: Mohamed Amin
  • Date Created: 1977
  • Location Created: Bangui, Central African Republic
  • Type: Photograph
  • Rights: Mohamed Amin / Camerapix
Mohamed Amin Foundation

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