Coronation of king selassie i biography

Note: this article is one of a set, describing coronations around the world.

For general information related to all coronations, please see the umbrella article Coronation.

Coronations in Africa are held, or have been held, in or amongst the following countries, regions and peoples:

By country, region, or people

Ashanti

The Asantehene, the ruler of the Ashanti of Ghana begins his reign by being raised and lowered over the Golden Stool (sika 'dwa), which is believed to embody the very soul of the Ashanti people, without touching it.

The Golden Stool is the most sacred ritual object in Ashanti culture and only the Asantehene is allowed to touch it.

Central African Empire

Main article: Coronation of Bokassa I

The Central African Empire was a short-lived monarchical regime established in 1976 in what was then the Central African Republic, by Jean-Bédel Bokassa, the nation's president.

Inspired by Napoleon's coronation in 1804, Bokassa I