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June 14, 2026

Before The Interregnum: The Long Reign & Lasting Legacy Of Ogiame Akengbuwa

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OGIAME AKENGBUWA & THE END OF AN AGE IN WARRI KINGDOM Understanding the Monarch Behind a Historic Turning Point IN the long history of Warri Kingdom, few rulers stand at such a critical historical crossroads as Ogiame Akengbuwa. Known formally as Dom Eyeolusan João, the Sixteenth Olu of Warri ruled from approximately 1795 until his […]