Olu Oyenakpagha (Olu Obanighenren)
Olu Oyenakpagha (Olu Obanighenren) | |
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 Olu Oyenakpagha First Of His Name | |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Traditional Ruler |
| Years active | 1643 - 1653 |
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| Website | warrikingdom.org |
Olu Oyenakpagha (Olu Obanighenren) was the 8th Olu of Warri who ruled over the Itsekiri people. He was named Omonighenren which translates to Prince with the golden skin. On ascension to the throne as Ogiame, Olu of Warri Kingdom, he was named Obanighenren which translates to King with the golden skin. His other name was Don Antonio Domingos. He was the son to Olu Atuwatse I (Olu Dom Domingos) and succeeded his father as the 8th Olu of Warri. He wrote a letter to Pope Clement X in 1652 which was delivered to the Pope successfully. He was educated at home and at an institute in Angola. Like his father, he married a Portuguese noblewoman. His son Olu Omoluyiri succeeded him.[1][2][3][4][5]
References[edit]
- ^ "About". Ugbajo Itsekiri. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ Team, Editorial (6 December 2018). "The Itsekiri Kingdom | African | HistoryThinkAfrica". Think Africa. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ Johny (6 January 2020). "Who is Olu of Warri? Kingdom of Warri in Nigeria". Africa Launch Pad. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ Chris, O'mone. The Saga of the Early Warri Princes, A History of the Beginnings of a West African Dynasty, 1480–1654.
- ^ Alberto da Costa, e Silva (21 August 2014). A manilha e o libambo. ISBN 9788520939499.
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