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King Sobhuza II, the largest reigning king in Africa

Mohamed Amin1978

Mohamed Amin Foundation

Mohamed Amin Foundation
Nairobi, Kenya

King Sobhuza II, 80-year-old monarch of the tiny Southern African Kingdom of Swaziland, which celebrates its 10th anniversary of independence on September 6. Since the death of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie, Sobhuza has become the largest reigning king in Africa, if not in the world. Kenya's renowned photojournalist Mohamed Amin, also known as 'Six Camera Mo' captured some of Africa's defining moments and photographed almost every African leader in the 20th century.

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  • Title: King Sobhuza II, the largest reigning king in Africa
  • Creator: Mohamed Amin
  • Date Created: 1978
  • Location Created: Swaziland
  • Type: Photograph
  • Rights: Mohamed Amin / Camerapix
Mohamed Amin Foundation

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