'They are the custodians of the lands': Why monarchies are still relevant in Africa

When we think of monarchies, the British royal family might come to mind... or closer to home, the Zulu kingdom, dating back to perhaps the most well-known king, Shaka Zulu.

But as times change, how relevant are these types of ruling systems in the world?

Historian and founder of Darkiepedia, Mogaile Mogashoa says: "By virtue of evolution, people are slowly detaching from the concept of monarchy, because we have over time seen municipalities and governments largely take over the administrative part of leadership."

Mogashoa explained how Africa was originally inherently the home of monarchies, until colonialism came to the continent.

"Only when the colonists arrived, only then the concept of government and governance was introduced... but by cosmology we are more aristocrats."

Mogashoa said that the role of the monarchy was still very important in Africa.

"By design, cosmologically, they are the custodians of the lands."