Olu Akengbuwa | |
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Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupation | Traditional Ruler |
Years active | 1795 - 1848 |
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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]