Although Nigerian monarchies have undergone a lot of changes in
the last century, they still rule their kingdoms legally, kingdoms which have
been amalgamated into the country now known as Nigeria. As relevant as ever,
Nigerian kings are living symbols of a nation's roots, ushering costumes and
customs as old as time into the tumultuous changes brought on by the new
millennium. MORE PICS INSIDE
Lagos-based photojournalist George Osodi captures Nigerian royalty in all its brightly colored glory, combining traditional kinglike regalia with contemporary touches like convertibles and spiffy shades. The photographer perfectly captures a strange population existing almost outside of time, giving viewers a portal into another location and era.
Take a look at Nigeria's modern day monarchs below.
Source: huffingtonpost
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