Olu Esigie | |
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| Nationality | Itsekiri |
| Occupation | Traditional Ruler |
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| Website | warrikingdom.org |
Olu Esigie First Of His Name
Olu Esigie was an Itsekiri traditional ruler.[1] He succeeded his father Ogiame, Olu Ojoluwa after his demise.[2] He was crowned Ogiame Esigie, the 5th Olu of Warri Kingdom at Ode-Itsekiri, the ancestral home of the Itsekiri.[3][4] He ascended the throne of his father in 1570 and reigned until 1597, when he passed on. He was succeeded by his son, Olu Atorongboye (Olu Sebastian).
References
- ↑ The African Guardian. Guardian Magazines. 1987.
- ↑ O'Mone, Chris (2012). The Saga of the Early Warri Princes: A History of the Beginnings of a West African Dynasty, 1480–1654. iUniverse. ISBN 978-1-4620-8427-2.
- ↑ Preboye, Isaac Caution (2005). The Core Delta Iduwini Clan: Otounkuku "The Lost Tribe". Rural Development Nig. Limited. ISBN 978-978-34528-1-7.
- ↑ Ayomike, J. O. S. (1988). A History of Warri. Ilupeju Press.
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