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Eletu Kekere

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Eletu Kekere
Oba of Lagos
Reignc1775 - c1780
PredecessorAkinsemoyin
SuccessorOlogun Kutere
BornLagos
DiedLagos
Burial
FatherGabaro

Oba Eletu Kekere, son of Oba Gabaro, reigned briefly as Oba of Lagos following Oba Akinsemoyin's death in 1775.[1] Not much is known about Eletu Kekere's reign other than him being childless.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mann, Kristin. Slavery and the Birth of an African City: Lagos, 1760-1900. Indiana University Press, 2007. p. 45. ISBN 9780253348845.
  2. ^ Shodipe, Uthman. From Johnson to Marwa: 30 years of governance in Lagos State. Malhouse Press, 1997. p. 245. ISBN 9789780230692.