African Royalties

As the yoga session continued, Her Royal Highness the Nnabagereka of @BugandaOfficial Sylvia Nagginda had to give the basaakaate some tips on how to make their bodies flexible. She emphasised that yoga is good for our brain.#Ekisaakaate2020 pic.twitter.com/8wrv8M634V

— nnabagereka. Org (@NnabagerekaOrg) January 15, 2020

It has been a busy day for Her Royal Highness the Nnabagereka of @BugandaOfficial Sylvia Nagginda.

Photo: Mama Nnabagereka training her children how to wrap gifts.

She trained them different series of decoration from car decor, gifts and home decor.#Ekisaakaate2020 pic.twitter.com/y7PqIuLQ4e

— nnabagereka. Org (@NnabagerekaOrg) January 15, 2020

صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير مولاي رشيد يمثل جلالة الملك في تقديم التعازي في وفاة السلطان قابوس بن سعيد بن تيمور

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid offered the condolences of HM King Mohammed VI, following the death of Sultan Qaboos of Oman pic.twitter.com/qc9ekTtosU

— TheMoroccanMonarchy (@M_RoyalFamily) January 13, 2020

On this #WorldAIDSDay, I Recognize Everyone leading the fight against #AIDS in communities esp. #Youth. Your the true #Champions. Let's support our Peers 2 make healthy choices & 2 test 4 HIV. In the #WorldMonarchsSummit2020 am co-hosting, ending #AIDS will be a key Agenda item. pic.twitter.com/pGuKZ0STGT

— His Majesty King Oyo of Tooro Kingdom (@KingOyoOfficial) December 1, 2019

On November 30th, Her Royal Highness Queen Mother Best Kemigisa attende and presided over the graduation ceremony of the Queen Best Nursery School. During the ceremony, she applauded and encouraged parents to enrol their young children into the first step of formal education. She explained the importance of Early education and its vital role in the life of children.

Early Childhood Education is vital 4 lifelong success & prepares our children 4 a brighter future. I was pleased 2 preside over the Queen Best Nursery School Graduation. I celebrated the parents & encouraged more to enrol their children so we can give them the best start in life. pic.twitter.com/BYzhOMLm09

— Queen Kemigisa Best Olimi Tooro Kingdom (@QueenOlimi) November 30, 2019

Kyabazinga 31st Royal Birthday Dinner pic.twitter.com/ErfBXZ1IDO

— Kyabazinga of Busoga (@KingNadiopeIV) November 24, 2019

A happy belated birthday to His Majesty Kyabanzinga William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV of Busoga Kingdom in Uganda.

Kyabanzinga Nadiope IV was born on November 1st 1988 into a political dynasty with father Wilson Gabula Nadiope II, who was Ugandan's minister of tourism and died in 1991, and Josephine Nadiope. His paternal grandfather William Nadiope III who was Kyabazinga, was also appointed as the first Uganda's vice president from 1962 until 1966.

On September 13th, he marked his 5th coronation anniversary with great festivities in the kingdom. To mark his birthday, His Majesty will be hosting a birthday fundraising fun day and dinner at the Royal Palace in Jinja on November 23rd.

The money raised during the dinner will help in improving access to clean and safer water to children in primary school and vunerable communities in Busoga Kingdom

I was pleased to address the #HighLevelDialogueGH in Accra, Ghana. #Africa can achieve a future beyond aid if we change mindsets, spend our money on factors of production, develop a Golden Standard for Trade & safeguard our natural resources & cultural values. Thank u @UNDPAfrica pic.twitter.com/9snteredlM

— His Majesty King Oyo of Tooro Kingdom (@KingOyoOfficial) November 7, 2019

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— Queen Kemigisa Best Olimi Tooro Kingdom (@QueenOlimi) November 2, 2019

On October 27th, His Majesty Omukama Rukidi VI launched the 3 Sustainable Development Goals run in Kampala.

The Youngest king @KingOyoOfficial 👑 will be blessing & Running with the young people on the 3SDGs Run on 27th Sunday at Kololo. Share and retweet to wing a kit @nbstv @ntvuganda @GCICUganda @KCCAUG @UNinUganda #Youth4SDGsUG #SDGsRunUG19 #SDGRUN2019 pic.twitter.com/0zKdd2269z

— Youth Go Green Uganda (@youthgogreenug) October 24, 2019

The 3SDG run which was supported by the Uganda government, United Nations offices in Uganda, Kampala City Council and Youth Go Green Campaign all pertain to the environment and climate which His Majesty has been a huge supporter and has been encouraging all Ugandans to care about their environment.

The Omukama of Toro @KingOyoOfficial has arrived to flag off the #SDGRunUG19. @ElsieAttafuah @UNinUganda @youthconnektug @youthgogreenug @KCCAUG @DaloumCd @FAOUganda @IOM_Uganda pic.twitter.com/RpztKeJzfP

— UNDP Uganda (@UNDPUganda) October 27, 2019

His Majesty read the launching speech which he encouraged the youth to be more aware and proactive to the various calls to improve the environment.

Imagine if each one of us, especially the youth, did one small action to clean up the environment! Watch @KingOyoOfficial message to the youth. #SDGsRunUG19 @ElsieAttafuah @GlobalLF @CIFOR @IPBES @UNDPClimate @ahunnaeziakonwa @UNDPAfrica #GLFAccra2019 #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/vbYXrptbhg

— UNDP Uganda (@UNDPUganda) October 28, 2019

The King Omukama of Toro @KingOyoOfficial planted a traditional tree to promote the Biodiversity in Uganda . @ElsieAttafuah @UNinUganda @youthconnektug @youthgogreenug @KCCAUG @DaloumCd @FAOUganda @IOM_Uganda @InitiativeSmart @NFAUG @GovUganda #Youth4SDGsUG #SDGsRunUG19 pic.twitter.com/T2Ofe7nwmi

— Youth Go Green Uganda (@youthgogreenug) October 27, 2019

He also planted the traditional tree to promote biodiversity in the country

On sidelines of @GlobalLF Her Royal Highness the Nnabagereka (Queen) of Buganda met with her counterparts from kingdoms & Cultural institutions in #Ghana including Ashanti kingdom. Discussed strengthening collaboration in preserving nature, our common heritage #ClimateActionUg pic.twitter.com/UjXNAL8P07

— UNDP Uganda (@UNDPUganda) October 31, 2019

I congratulate @reachahand 4 a successful 5th #Intergenerationaldialogue. I am pleased to launch the #LetsTalkEUP Campaign. I urge all leaders, parents & SRHR actors to involve young people as key contributors in ending teenage pregnancies. Let the conversation continue. #IDGUg19 pic.twitter.com/CynycqwuJs

— His Majesty King Oyo of Tooro Kingdom (@KingOyoOfficial) October 22, 2019

Her Majesty Omugo Margret Karunga Adyeeri of Bunyoro-Kitara launched the first edition of the Omugo Netball tournament.

The event with theme "advancing the glory of women and the girl child through sports" took place on the October 5th 2019 at Hoima Booma ground. This proud about many sports enthusiasts from all corners of the kingdom to joined their Queen in taking part in exhibiting their netball skills

On October 11th the world celebrates the Day of the Girl, the day which honours and celebrates the engagement and steps taken to improve the livelihood of girls around the world.

Amongst our many heroes and heroine who are in the forefront on doing so on the African continent are our sovereigns and royal leaders. Her Royal Highness Queen Best Kemigisa, Tooro's Queen mother together with other royal leaders from around Africa were received by His Excellency President Edward Lungu President of the Republic of Zambia at the Presidential Palace in Lusaka. His Excellency is also an Africa Union Champion on Ending Child Marriage in Africa.

His Excellency and the royals discuss various steps and programs on how to better improve the education of the girl child. The royals also applauded President Lungu on his commitment to mobilize other African Heads of State to work with Cultural Leaders to end Child Marriage & achieve Gender Equality.

They then visited His Excellency former President Kenneth Kaunda, the first President of Zambia at his home in Lusaka.

Her Royal Highness and other royal leaders were in the Southern African nations attending the COTLA/CONATA ANNUAL MEETING.

Her Royal Highness Queen Mother Best Kemigisa was in Lusaka, Zambia where she attended the COTLA/CONATA Annual Steering Committee Meeting. This was in partnership with United Nations Women.

At the COTLA/CONATA Annual Steering Committee Meeting in Zambia, I recognised the positive progress made to end harmful practices. I call upon all Cultural Leaders & Women Leaders in Africa to step up to once & for all end Child Marriages, Female Genital Mutilation & GBV. pic.twitter.com/Gtj4FtT7qx

— Queen Kemigisa Best Olimi Tooro Kingdom (@QueenOlimi) October 7, 2019

During the meeting the Tooro Queen Mother address the committee where she applauded those who attended for the great progress made to end harmful practices towards the children and women. She also called upon all Cultural Leaders & Women Leaders in Africa to continue stepping up to end all Child Marriages, Female Genital Mutilation & Gender Based Violence.

His Majesty Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Rukidi VI is amongst the African monarchs who joined World leaders on September 24th, at the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly under the theme: “Galvanizing multilateral efforts for poverty eradication, quality education, climate action and inclusion”, to push for concrete and stable solutions for the economic, social and environmental challenges facing our Planet.

The 27 year old monarch urged and engaged his fellow Monarchs to do more for Sustainable Peace and Inclusive Development.

On September 26th, he met with His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco on the sidelines, where they engage in discussions about Sustainable Peace and Inclusive Development.

In their discussions, they talked about the unprecedented challenges and threats to global peace, security and development that require a collective and higher level of international cooperation that leaves no victims or crisis behind especially the kingdoms/monarchies which are important permanent institutions.

First World Monarchs Summit 2020:

There will be a First World Monarchs Summit hosted in September 7th-11th 2020 will be convened under the theme: “Monarchs for Sustainable Peace and Inclusive Development”.  Its main goal is to build consensus and a collective response towards the pressing challenges and influence global peace, security and development. It will be a strategic and unique forum which will be uniting World Monarchs to discuss and work together on international cooperation, sustainable peace and development and to amplify the role and contributions of monarchs to global peace, security and development.

This International Summit will be reuniting the world’s reigning sovereign, constitutional and hereditary Kings, Queens, Emperors, Emirs, Grand Dukes, Princes and Sultans. 

Her Royal Highness Queen Mother Best Kemigisa of Tooro Kingdom attended the 8th Global Order of Dignitaries and Philanthropist (G.O.D) Awards hosted in Los Angeles.

The Oyo Queen Mother was awarded for a humanitarian work and her dedicated work and efforts in promoting Education and Women Empowerment both in Uganda and around the World.

On September 12th, His Majesty Omukama/Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Rukidi VI celebrated his 24th empango anniversary at Karuzika Palace, Fort Portale, Karabole district capital city of Tooro Kingdom.

The festivities began on Wednesday September 11th at the official residence of the 27 year old monarch with cultural rituals performed which included blessing the royal drums, spears, crowns and regalia.

Then His Majesty sounded the royal drums to the amakondere dance tune to announce to his subjects the start of the empango celebrations

On the coronation anniversary day, His Majesty blessed the day with a church service accompanied by his mother HRH Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, aunt HRH Princess Elisabeth and extended members of the royal family.

During the celebrations, representatives from other kingdoms, the kingdom's government as well as from central government attended. His Excellency President Museveni, president of the republic who was represented by the 2nd deputy prime minister, Kirunda Kivenjia, hailed the young monarch as a keeper of cultural institutions in preserving languages and beautiful cultural norms in African youths.

Through his 2nd deputy Prime Minister, President Museveni hailed the kingdom for contributing to the nation's economic development.

His Majesty ascended the throne at the age of 3 following the fatal accident of his father His Majesty Rukirabasaija Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Ramukhoya Olimi III. Due to his young age, his mother, aunt and uncle acted as regnants until his 18th birthday. He remains one of the youngest monarch in the world 

Tens of Thousands of Busoga residents on September 13th came together at Kamira Village, Namagera Parish, Kagoma County in Jinja District to celebrate the fifth empango/coronation anniversary of His Majesty Kyabazinga (King) William Gabula Nadiope IV of Busoga, .

The Kyabazinga arrived at the grounds to the sounds of cultural royal drums to signify his presence.

He hailed the achievements the kingdom as gotten through its development, industrialization, education, technological advancement, digital transformation and support to government programmes.

"The kyabazingaship has registered tremendous success over the years due to your support and I want to thank you. "The past five years has seen education blossom due to the cooperation between the kingdom and the schools; about 7,000 have gained access to primary, secondary and tertiary education," he said.

“We have started and initiated several programs. We started the bursary scheme supporting needy but bright students, Ekigangu kya Busoga for the youth, Masaza cup, Kyabazinga trail, water distribution to schools, planting of trees and the demand for the service is enormous. However, we need to be stable financially to manage all of them”,

Surrounding kingdoms were represented as well as delegation from cultural institutions including the Umukuka of Bamasaba, Bob Mushikori, Buganda Kingdom, which was represented by the second deputy Prime Minister, Waggwa Nsibirwa and delegates from abroad among others.

The then Prince Gabula was elected Kyabazinga of Busoga in August 2014 and crowned on September 13th 2014, after a dispute amongst local chiefs contesting the legitimacy of heir Edward Columbus Wambuzi as Kyabazinga. Edward was the son of the late Kyabazinga Henry Wako Muloki who passed away from  esophageal cancer at the Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala at age 87 on September 1, 2008. 

His Majesty Kabaka Mutebi II on September 1st held a closed door meeting with the Bataka leadership committee at Mengo palace in Nkoni, Masaka.

According to Kayiira Gajuule, the speaker of the Bataka council, Kabaka emphasized them to take care of the cultural places and see those which are in poor condition rennovated. Among the places include; Jinja Mawuuno, Seguku, Olubiri lwa Mujaguzo among others.