But these are just but a few of unknown facts about Africa that may form a topic of discussion on another day, but today — In this article, we will be looking at the 5 most powerful African Kings from history. Top 10 Richest KINGS in Africa 2020 with their current net worth. See more ideas about african, african royalty, black royalty. Its current ruler is Queen Elizabeth II, whose reign spans over 64 years.Although nowadays her role is strictly ceremonial, the queen remains the head of state for the UK as well as many members of the British Commonwealth, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Up until the 1960s, kings and queens controlled hundreds of ethnic groups in Nigeria.Today, the descendants of those rulers still play important roles as intermediaries between politicians and the people in their communities and as custodians of the cultural heritage. Just to give you a hint, we will be looking at their great achievements, their great story and what exactly makes them formidable. Top 10 Richest KINGS in Africa 2020 with their current net worth. Dec 9, 2015 - Explore POETRY's board "Black Kings and Queens" on Pinterest. The Non-fiction Series, among others, chronicle the amazing journey of 100 GREAT AFRICAN KINGS AND QUEENS. Queen of Sheba. Patricia Bath, Ph.D., was the first black female doctor to receive a medical patent and the first African American woman to complete a residency in ophthalmology at NYU.In 1986, she created the Laserphaco Probe, a tool used to treat patients with cataracts with more precision and less pain. He was born in 1968 and became king in 1986 at the age of eighteen. Jan 28, 2021 - Explore Judith Roane's board "African Kings and Queens & Royalty", followed by 248 people on Pinterest. The first use in the Bible of the word “queen” refers to a Black woman (1 Kings 10:1). Kings and queens such as these are common throughout Africa, where kings like King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu, current king of the Zulu Tribe, are recognized by others of their cultural group as being monarchs but lack any kind of authority or influence in government. The UK is home to the world’s most well-known royal family. Queen Elizabeth II . See more ideas about african royalty, black king and queen, black royalty. Recognizing that African people’s history started prior to being enslaved, the actor tweeted that he would like to see Blacks portray kings and queens in films instead. King Mswati III of Swaziland rules over the last absolute monarchy in Africa, and one of the last in the world. Bath was able to help restore the sight of people who had lost their eyesight for more than 30 years. Africa may be full of democratically governed countries, but it is still the land of many kings. Making the cut in this first of ten volumes is the magnificent Queen of Sheba from Ethiopia; the inimitable last Pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra IV; and the irrepressible Hannibal Barca of Tunisia.