Amon N'Douffou V

Amon N'Douffou V (born Enan Eboua Koutoua Francis) is king of the Kingdom of Sanwi in Ivory Coast, Africa. He was enthroned August 5, 2005, which was reported by AllAfrica.com to result in "popular jubilation".[1][2][3] The coronation, held in Krinjabo, took three days.[4]

His Majesty Amon N'Douffou V in 2017 (center, dressed in gold)
Amon N'Douffou V
King of the Kingdom of Sanwi
ReignAugust 5, 2005 - current
PredecessorAmon N'Douffou IV
BornEnan Eboua Koutoua Francis

In August 2009, Amon N'Douffou V named American pastor Jesse Jackson a prince of the Kingdom of Sanwi. Jackson was the second to receive the title after American singer Michael Jackson received the same honor from Amon N'Douffou IV.[5]

On March 7, 2010, Amon N'Douffou V made a speech to his people against the appropriation of land within the kingdom, which is often used for natural rubber farming.[6]

On March 28, 2019, Amon N'Douffou V watched over the enthronement ceremony of the Baoulé people's new king, His Majesty Nanan Kassi Anvo.[7]

In April 2019, Amon N'Douffou V stated he would donate funds to help to rebuild the Notre-Dame de Paris after the Notre-Dame de Paris fire. He stated, "The pictures disturbed my sleep and I could not spend the night, because this cathedral represents a strong link between my kingdom and France."[8][9]

References
  1. "Côte d'Ivoire Traditional States". World Statesman. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  2. Toure, Moussa (August 9, 2005). "Cote d'Ivoire: Aboisso : Nanan Amon N'douffou V, nouveau roi du Sanwi installé dans la liesse populaire" (in French). Allafrica.com. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  3. Kanga, Arsène. "Cote d'Ivoire: Le royaume Sanwi s'offre un nouveau roi : Énan Éboua Koutoua Francis 9e successeur d' Amalaman Amon" (in French). Allafrica.com. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  4. "La Succession Dans Le Royaume De Sanwi". Rezoivoire. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  5. "Jesse Jackson named prince of African tribe". Telegraph. August 13, 2009. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  6. Koffi, Lazarus (November 16, 2016). "Conflits Fonciers: La solution du Roi Amon N'Douffou V du Sanwi contre l´expropriation des terres" (in French). Ivoirois. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  7. "Nanan Kassi Anvo, nouveau roi des Baoulé : Les Djèfouè (dépositaires spirituels) clarifient tout" (in French). Ivoire Soir. April 2, 2019. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  8. Shaban, Abdur Rahman Alfa (April 16, 2019). "Ivorian king 'upset' by Notre-Dame blaze, vows rebuilding contribution". Africa News. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  9. Taylor, Mildred Europa (April 17, 2019). "Ivorian chief pledges donation to help rebuild France's Notre Dame". Face 2 Face Africa. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
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