Olu Ijijen Explained

Olu Ogbowuru (Ijijen)
Nationality:Iwerren
Occupation:Traditional Ruler
Father:Olu Ginuwa I
Website:warrikingdom.org

Olu Ijijen (Ogbowuru) was born to Olu Ginuwa.[1] He is the 2nd Olu of Warri. He succeeded his father Ogiame Olu Ginuwa.[2] He was the first King to reach Ode-Itsekiri (Big Warri) as his father settled down at Ijala community which is the burial place for all future Olu's.[3] He reigned from 1510 to 1538. He was succeeded by his brother Olu Irame.[4]

References

  1. Book: Bradbury, R. E.. The Benin Kingdom and the Edo-Speaking Peoples of South-Western Nigeria: Western Africa Part XIII. 3 February 2017. Routledge. 978-1-315-29384-4. en.
  2. Book: Middleton, John. World Monarchies and Dynasties. 1 June 2015. Routledge. 978-1-317-45158-7. en.
  3. Web site: Itsekiri History – THE OLU OF WARRI. en-US. 10 May 2020.
  4. Web site: Why we coronate Olu of Warri at Ode-Itsekiri. guardian.ng. 10 May 2020.

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