Amon N'Douffou V (born Enan Eboua Koutoua Francis) is king of the

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, Africa. He was enthroned August 5, 2005, which was reported by AllAfrica.com to result in "popular jubilation". The coronation, held in Krinjabo, took three days. In August 2009, Amon N'Douffou V named American pastor

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a prince of the Kingdom of Sanwi. Jackson was the second to receive the title after American singer

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received the same honor from Amon N'Douffou IV. On March 7, 2010, Amon N'Douffou V made a speech to his people against the appropriation of land within the kingdom, which is often used for

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farming. On March 28, 2019, Amon N'Douffou V watched over the enthronement ceremony of the

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's new king, His Majesty Nanan Kassi Anvo. In April 2019, Amon N'Douffou V stated he would donate funds to help to rebuild the

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after the

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. He stated, "The pictures disturbed my sleep and I could not spend the night, because this cathedral represents a strong link between my kingdom and France."

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