After the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96, African leaders lined up to pay tribute. After all, her passion for the continent, and dedication to the Commonwealth were both clear to see.
But because of her role as a figurehead of a former colonial power, many Africans have found the tributes difficult. For them, processing her death is far more complicated.
So how is the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II seen across the continent?
Alan Kasujja discusses the subject with BBC Monitoring’s Beverly Ochieng and Professor of history, Macharia Munene.