Tag: Oba of Lagos

  • Rilwan Akiolu

    Rilwan Akiolu; the first Oba of Lagos to be crowned since the creation of the state in 1967. Oba Riiwanu Osuolanie Aremu Babatunde Akiolu was installed as the Oba of Lagos on Friday 23 May 2003. His focus has been the reintegration of social miscreants called area boys into the society. In a build-up to…

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  • Akinsemoyin

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    Akinsemoyin became Oba of Lagos in 1704. A tall, well-built, light-complexioned man with energy and comely disposition, Akinsemoyin’s reign which some believe to have lasted for over 50 years is the longest among Lagos monarchs. It was during his rule that the Portuguese came to Lagos as slave dealers. These trading activities, which became illegal…

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  • Gabaro

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    Gabaro was the Oba of Lagos installed in 1669 after his father, Oba Ado’s death. During his reign, he moved the government to the island in particular Isale Eko where the present palace, Iga Iduganran is today located. Gabaro is thought to be the first Oba to erect a building in the palace, but the…

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  • Esugbayi

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    Esugbayi, the Oba of Lagos was designated Eleko of Eko, meaning, “the owner of Lagos”. He was the first Lagos monarch to reinforce the title. Others may have abstained for the reason of the complex nature of the kingdom’s organogram which sees Idejo chiefs, rather than just the Oba as the primary land owners. This…

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  • Adele Ajosun

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    Adele Ajosun was the Oba of Lagos between 1775 and 1780 and then in 1832 till his death, two years later. Immediately after installation as king, Adele Ajosun had faced up to the need to consolidate his position on the throne. His reign was marked by dramas for the rift between him and his brother,…

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  • Idewu Ojulari

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    Idewu Ojulari was the brother to Adele Ajosun and Eshilokun who became Oba of Lagos. Idewu Ojulari became Oba of Lagos in 1819 with the death of Eshilokun and the unresolved expulsion of Adele Ajosun. His initial popularity was blemished by his excessive materialism. He was advised to either go on exile or commit suicide,…

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