Khalifa Aganaga showed us you don't actually need a crown to be a KING ... all you need is some expensive costumes and a couple of body guards under your payroll, even if it's just for one evening.

Yesterday at Kadanke -- which was held at Hotel Africana -- Khalifa Aganaga turned heads (literally) after appearing in a Street-King-Like costume and a bunch of cute kids and some muscle dressed like super villains ... and our snoops didn't miss the moment. Check out the photos!