Olu Atorongboye Explained

Olu Atorongboye (Olu Sebastian)
Occupation:Traditional Ruler
Years Active:1597–1625
Father:Olu Esigie
Website:warrikingdom.org

Olu Atorongboye (Olu Sebastian) was the sixth Olu of Warri who ruled over the Itsekiri and non Itsekiri people in the kingdom.[1] He was the son to Olu Esigie and succeeded his father Olu Esigie as the 6th Olu of Warri. He was born Prince Eyomasan.[2] Olu Atorongboye was the first Christian Olu to rule Warri Kingdom. He had a strong tie with the Portuguese King Philip in late 16th century, which led to him sending his son Olu Dom Domingos to study in Portugal from 1600 to 1611. He was succeeded by his son Olu Atuwatse I (Olu Dom Domingos)[3] [4] [5]

References

  1. Book: The African Guardian. 1987. Guardian Magazines. en.
  2. Book: Nwaka, Tony. Lords of the Creek. 25 September 2015. AuthorHouse. 9781504950244. Google Books.
  3. Book: Silva, Alberto da Costa e. A manilha e o libambo. 21 August 2014. Nova Fronteira. 9788520939499. Google Books.
  4. Web site: About. Ugbajo Itsekiri.
  5. Web site: The Itsekiri Kingdom (1480 AD - Present): the Afro-Europeans of the Niger Delta -. 6 December 2018. thinkafrica.net.