Joseph Langanfin -Benin

Oni (King) of Ife – Nigeria

Ngie Kamga Joseph – Fon of Bandjun – Cameroon

Halidou Sali – Lamido of Bibemi – Cameroon

Oseadeeyo Addo Dankwa III – King of Akropong – Akuapem – Ghana

Abubaka Sidiq – Sultan of Sokoto – Nigeria

Hapi – VI – King of Bana – Cameroon

Nyimi Kok Mmabiintosh III – King of Kuba – D. R. Congo

Igwe Kenneth Nnaji Onyemaeke Orizu III – Obie Of Nnewi – Nigeria

Isienwenro James Iyoha Inneh – Ekegbian of Benin – Nigeria

Agboli-Agbo Dedjlani – King of Abomey – Benin

goodwill Zwelethini – King of Zulu – South Africa

el Hadji Mamadou Kabir Usman – Emir of Katsina – Nigeria

Bouba Abdoulaye – Sultan of Rey-Bouba – Cameroon

Aliyu Mustapha – Lamido of Adamawa – Nigeria

Oba Joseph Adekola Ogunoye – Olowo of Owo – Nigeria

Between the years of 1988 and 1991, French photographer Daniel Laine spent about 12 months on the African continent tracking down and photographing figures of royalty, and leaders of kingdoms.  During this time he managed to photograph 70 monarchs and descendants of the great African dynasties with his work on this series. Tiped by Design you can trust. Photos found via Lifelounge

Worlds collide: Tokyo-based Cameroonian born concept-car designer, Serge Mouangue has matched fabrics from his home continent of Africa with Japanese dress to come up with the Wafrica kimono. More than fashion, the designer is interested in the exploration of cultures. Designed by Serge Mouangue. Found via Jamhuri