Olu Ijijen
Olu Ogbowuru (Ijijen) | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Iwerren |
| Occupation | Traditional Ruler |
| Father | Olu Ginuwa I |
| Website | warrikingdom.org |
Olu Ijijen (Ogbowuru) was born to Olu Ginuwa.[1] He is the 2nd Olu of Warri. He succeeded his father Ogiame Olu Ginuwa.[2] He was the first King to reach Ode-Itsekiri (Big Warri) as his father settled down at Ijala community which is the burial place for all future Olu's.[3] He reigned from 1510 to 1538. He was succeeded by his brother Olu Irame.[4]
References
- ^ Bradbury, R. E. (3 February 2017). The Benin Kingdom and the Edo-Speaking Peoples of South-Western Nigeria: Western Africa Part XIII. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-315-29384-4.
- ^ Middleton, John (1 June 2015). World Monarchies and Dynasties. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-317-45158-7.
- ^ "Itsekiri History – THE OLU OF WARRI". Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Why we coronate Olu of Warri at Ode-Itsekiri". guardian.ng. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
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