President of African Development Bank (AfD), Akinwumi Adesina, has been decorated in royal apparel by the King of Swaziland, Mswati III of Eswatini.
In a tweet on Friday evening, Adesina said it was the “greatest honour” to be dressed like royalty.
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The former minister of agriculture and rural development said he joined in the march at the traditional royal reed dance event.
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“King Mswati III of Eswatini gave me the greatest honour ever: to be dressed like the King and jointly march during the traditional royal Reed dance event. Thank you, Your Majesty.💕 Proudly African 👍🏼 Confident in Africa’s future,” he said.
Adesina had earlier on Friday with his wife, Grace, visited the President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, at his home.
