He was the King of Spain from birth until the proclamation of the Second Republic in 1931.
The title is also used for a classic tango composed by Eduardo Pereyra. 👑 History: King Alfonso XIII of Spain El Africano
(1886–1941) was nicknamed "El Africano" due to his intense focus on Spain's colonial interests in North Africa. He was the King of Spain from birth
His "Africanist" views and support for military campaigns in the Rif region (Morocco) were defining—and controversial—aspects of his rule. 📚 Literature: "L'Africain" by J.M.G. Le Clézio His "Africanist" views and support for military campaigns
Famous for the 1983 merengue version featuring his orchestra and singer Rubby Pérez. Listen to it on Spotify .
Known for the repetitive, iconic lyric: "Mami, ¿qué será lo que quiere el negro?" .
Originally composed by Calixto Ochoa as a cumbia, it has been covered by many artists, including La Sonora Dinamita and Los Melódicos .