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Royal carriages

Mohamed Amin1977

Mohamed Amin Foundation

Mohamed Amin Foundation
Nairobi, Kenya

At the coronation of Emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa, horse drawn carriages, in green and gold arrive his and members of the Royal family of Central African Empire. 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: Royal carriages
  • 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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