Emmanuel Bushayija

Emmanuel Bushayija (born 20 December 1960) is the claimant to the historical Kingdom of Rwanda, which was abolished in 1961. He was proclaimed the ceremonial successor to the royal title (Mwami) on 9 January 2017 under the reign name Yuhi VI. He succeeded his late uncle King Kigeli V and is a grandson of King Yuhi V.

Emmanuel Bushayija
Bushayija in 2017.
King of Rwanda
Reign9 January 2017 – present
(proclaimed by the Royal Council of Abiru, titular king-in-exile)
PredecessorKigeli V
BornEmmanuel Bushayija
(1960-12-20) 20 December 1960
Ruanda-Urundi
SpouseLilian
IssueTwo sons and a daughter
FatherPrince William Bushayija
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