Uganda’s King Oyo Nyimba, once the world’s youngest king, dies at 34

Oyo was crowned in 1995 following the death of his father, King Patrick Kaboyo Olimi IIIKing Oyo Nyimba, Uganda’s famed Tooro monarch who became king at just three years old, has died aged 34, bringing an end to the remarkable life of one of Africa’s most recognisable traditional rulers.Oyo’s death was announced early

KAMPALA — King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at the age of three, has died at 34. The monarch died at about 10 p.m. local time on Thursday, according to the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong…

Uganda's King Oyo, world's youngest reigning monarch, dies aged 34  ITVX

Oyo Nyimba, the Ugandan king and world's youngest monarch, has died at 34. Crowned at age three, he held symbolic yet influential power.