Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV
United KingdommonarchMaleb. 19926.6Global Dominance: 0.00%Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was the reigning king of the Tooro kingdom in Uganda, having ascended to the throne at just three years old. He was known for his role as a cultural leader and for the increasing global interest in traditional monarchies. Oyo passed away on August 27, 2023, in the United States while undergoing cancer treatment, sparking a succession dispute over his previously unknown son being named as heir in his will.
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King Oyo, once recognized as the world’s youngest monarch, died recently at the age of 34 while receiving cancer treatment in the United States.
World’s youngest monarch, King Oyo, buried amid succession r
Nigeria· 2026-09-12
King Oyo was buried amid calls for unity over his successor.
Uganda's King Oyo buried amid calls for unity over his successorUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-12
King Oyo Nyimba was the world's youngest reigning monarch who died from cancer at the age of 34.
Body of King Oyo Nyimba, once world's youngest monarch, returns to Uganda for burial
Tanzania· 2026-09-11
Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was the king of Tooro who recently died, igniting a succession dispute.
Secret son revelation ignites bitter succession dispute in Ugandan kingdom | UgandaUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-10
