Olu Akengbuwa Explained

Olu Akengbuwa
Nationality:	Nigerian
Occupation:	Traditional Ruler
Years Active:	1795 - 1848
Father:	Olu Erejuwa I
Website:	warrikingdom.org

Olu Akengbuwa was the 16th Olu of Warri who ruled over the Kingdom of Warri. He succeeded his father Olu Erejuwa I as the 16th Olu of Warri. He took the title, Ogiame Akengbuwa. He was also called Eyeolusan Joao. When he went to be with his fathers, there was a period of crisis following the death to the potential successors which was followed by a period of political Interregnum. His son Prince Oritsemone left Ode-Itsekiri during the period of the crisis to form Usele Community.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

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