Olu Irame Explained

Olu Irame
Nationality:Iwerren
Occupation:Traditional ruler
Years Active:1538–1570
Father:Olu Ginuwa
Relatives:Olu Ogbowuru (brother)
Children:Olu Ojoluwa

Olu Irame was a Nigerian traditional ruler who was the 3rd Olu of Warri.[1] He was the second son to Olu Ginuwa and succeeded his brother Olu Ogbowuru as the 3rd Olu of Warri.[2] [3] It is stated that he banished the three gods (Ibirikimo, Otueke, and Ike) and their worshipers from Ode-Itsekiri-Olu because of their incessant "noise-making". The gods and their worshipers moved to Orugbo, a community about 2 miles from Ode-Itsekiri-olu.[4] [5]

References

  1. Web site: Warri Kingdom ITSEKIRI ASSOCIATION OF CANADA . portal.clubrunner.ca . 10 May 2020.
  2. Book: Ekeh . Peter Palmer . History of the Urhobo People of Niger Delta. 2007 . Urhobo Historical Society . 978-978-077-288-8 . en.
  3. Web site: Why we coronate Olu of Warri at Ode-Itsekiri . guardian.ng . The Guardian. 10 May 2020.
  4. Book: Ekeh, Peter Palmer. Studies in Urhobo Culture . 2005 . Urhobo Historical Society . 978-978-067-769-5 . en.
  5. Web site: Ugbajo Itsekiri UK – The Warri Kingdom . www.ugbajo-itsekiri.org . en . 10 May 2020.

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