New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II gestures during his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II (C) rides on a horse as he leaves the palace for his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

A classic vintage car drives out of the Emir of Kano's palace during the coronation of the new Emir Muhamadu Sanusi II in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II (C) is dressed by the Kingmakers, a traditional role charged with officially dressing the king, during his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II (2nd L) arrives at the venue for his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

A young prince, dressed ready for the coronation of new Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II, is pictured in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

People cheer as new Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II (C) rides on a horse to his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

A traditional guard shouts as the new Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II (L) rides on a horse during his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II gestures to the people as he rides on a horse during his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

People cheer as new Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II (wearing white) rides on a horse to his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II (R) is pictured with former Head of State Yakubu Gowon (L) and Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwakwamso during his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

Pipers blow their instruments during a procession with new Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II (not pictured) at his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II (R) is presented with the Staff of Office by Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwakwamso during his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

Hunters sit at the Emir of Kano's palace as they wait for the commencement of the coronation for new Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II (R) is presented with the Staff of Office by Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwakwamso during his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II (C) holds a silver sword and a staff during his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II (C) is pictured seated during his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II holds his staff of office during his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)

New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II holds a staff during his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)