Olu Ginuwa (also known as Iginuwa) was an Itsekiri king who was the first Olu of Warri.[1] He was the eldest son of Oba Olua, the 14th Oba of Benin (1473–1480 A.D.) and Heir Apparent to the throne of the Great Benin Kingdom. He migrated from Benin Kingdom and was crowned the first Olu of Warri. He reigned for a period of 30 years. He reigned from 1480 to 1510.[2] He was succeeded by his son, Olu Ijijen (Ogbowuru).[3] Another of his sons, Olu Irame took over as king after Olu Ijijen joined his ancestors.[4][5]
Olu Ginuwa | |
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| Nationality | Iwerren, iwere,auwere ouwere (Warri) |
| Occupation | Traditional Ruler |
| Father | Oba Olua |
References
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- ^ Ekeh, Peter Palmer; Society, Urhobo Historical (2007). History of the Urhobo People of Niger Delta. Urhobo Historical Society. ISBN 978-978-077-288-8.
- ^ "Place Of Ijala In Warri Kingdom: History, Development". The Pointer News Online. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Itsekiri | people". Britannica. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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