Kingdoms are small governments that used to be headed by the African communities before the colonial administrative powers came along
. Some kingdoms are still around though they don't control as much power as they used to. These kingdoms were lead by the richest families in the communities. In short the royal families lead the governments that handled community disputes. Some kingdoms are still around but their powers have been rendered ceremonial but they still practice the traditions. Kingdoms that are still existent in Africa include the Buganda that is lead by the Kabaka family and that of the Zulu communities in South Africa. Swaziland a small country on the southern horn of Africa is led by a King. The Kabaka kingdom in Uganda stills runs and solves some community disputes. It also does retain its original traditions. Buganda kingdom attracts visitors to East Africa. The Kingdoms leadership roles were hereditary just like in it's the norm in the royal families where the first born takes up the leadership. Kingdoms help to preserve a lot of community history and encourage tourism. That's why some of them haven't been done away with. The best time to watch the kingdom perform the obligatory duties is during weddings involving the royal family members. These weddings are and attract the high and mighty in the society. During this time the couple is dressed in traditional attire while the rest of the Kingdom leaders are dressed in the respectable ceremonial attire. The king and the queen are usually highly decorated and they preside over the ceremony.