El Africano Apr 2026

"El Africano" refers to several distinct cultural, historical, and artistic subjects, ranging from an iconic tropical song to a Spanish king and a Nobel Prize winner's memoir. 🎵 Popular Music: The Merengue Anthem

The title is also used for a classic tango composed by Eduardo Pereyra. 👑 History: King Alfonso XIII of Spain El Africano

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 and artistic subjects

Famous for the 1983 merengue version featuring his orchestra and singer Rubby Pérez. Listen to it on Spotify . El Africano

He was the King of Spain from birth until the proclamation of the Second Republic in 1931.