Eletu Kekere Explained

Eletu Kekere
Reign:c1775 - c1780
Predecessor:Akinsemoyin
Successor:Ologun Kutere
Father:Gabaro
Birth Place:Lagos
Death Place:Lagos
Place Of Burial:Benin

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]

Notes and References

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