Oba of Lagos
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The Oba of Lagos is the traditional, yet ceremonial, sovereign of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. He has no political power, but is sought as a counsel or sponsor by Nigerian politicians who seek support from the residents of Lagos. The official residence of the Oba, since 1630, is Iga Idungaran, a castle constructed by the Portuguese (finished in 1705).
[edit] List of Obas of Lagos
- Ashipa (1600-1630)
- King Ado (1630-1669)
- King Gabaro (1669-1704)
- King Akinsemoyin (1704-1749)
- Eletu Kekere (1749)
- King Ologun Kutere (1749-1775)
- Adele Ajosun (1775-1780 & 1832-1834)
- Eshilokun (1780-1819)
- Oba Idewu Ojulari (1819-1832)
- King Oluwole (1836-1841)
- King Akintoye (1841-1845 & 1851-1853)
- Oba Kosoko (1845-1851)
- King Dosunmu(1853-1885)
- Oba Oyekan (1885-1900)
- Oba Esugbayi Eleko (1901-1925 & 1932)
- Oba Ibikunle Akitoye (1925-1928)
- Oba Sanusi Olusi (1928-1931)
- Oba Falolu (1932-1949)
- Oba Adeniji Adele (1949-1964)
- Oba Adeyinka Oyekan II (1965-2003)
- Oba Rilwan Akiolu (2003-present)
