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America Age > Blog > World > In Pictures: Festivities as Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is crowned
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In Pictures: Festivities as Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is crowned

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Traditional clad women sing and dance during the celebration of the coronation of their new King Misuzulu kaZwelithini

Traditional clad women sing and dance during the celebration of the coronation of their new King Misuzulu kaZwelithini

Thousands of people came out to celebrate the coronation of Misuzulu ka Zwelithini as Zulu king in South Africa on Saturday.

The 48 year old pledged to unite the Zulu nation after his accession was contested. But the controversy did not dampen the spirits of those who went to the KwaKhangelamankengane Palace in KwaZulu-Natal province.

Amabutho (Zulu regiments) members sing and chant in celebration of the coronation of their new King Misuzulu kaZwelithini (not pictured) on August 20, 2022Amabutho (Zulu regiments) members sing and chant in celebration of the coronation of their new King Misuzulu kaZwelithini (not pictured) on August 20, 2022

Amabutho (Zulu regiments) members sing and chant in celebration of the coronation of their new King Misuzulu kaZwelithini (not pictured) on August 20, 2022

Man singing and dancingMan singing and dancing

Man singing and dancing

Members of the traditional Zulu regiments sang and chanted in celebration.

“It’s a great day, we are making history,” Bongani Khumalo, who was one of the warriors charged with protecting the king, told the AFP news agency.

Woman dancingWoman dancing

Woman dancing

People dancing in traditional clothesPeople dancing in traditional clothes

People dancing in traditional clothes

The Zulu warriors and maidens also danced as part of the festivities.

Zulu women gather during the MisuZulu kaZwelithini's traditional crowning ceremony of the new but disputed Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithiniZulu women gather during the MisuZulu kaZwelithini's traditional crowning ceremony of the new but disputed Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini

Zulu women gather during the MisuZulu kaZwelithini’s traditional crowning ceremony of the new but disputed Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini

Woman celebratingWoman celebrating

Woman celebrating

The throne has no formal political power, but a fifth of South Africa’s population is Zulu and its monarchy remains hugely influential.

The focal point for the event was inside the sacred cattle kraal where Misuzulu ka Zwelithini went to invoke his ancestors before being announced to both the living and the dead as the new Zulu monarch.

The king appearing in traditional attireThe king appearing in traditional attire

The king appearing in traditional attire

The new king then emerged wearing black feathers and holding a spear and shield.

“Today the Zulu nation starts a new chapter,” he is quoted by AFP as telling the crowds. “I promise I will work to unite the Zulu nation.”

The ceremony took place amid a row about whether he was the rightful heir. The half sisters of the king claim their late father’s will, which paved the way for Misuzulu to become king, may have been forged.

People trying to catch a glimpse of the proceedingsPeople trying to catch a glimpse of the proceedings

People trying to catch a glimpse of the proceedings

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