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Ogbowuru

Ovie of Mein
Mein Kingdom
Title
Ovie of Mein
Succession
5th Ovie of Mein
Reigned
c. 1850 – c. 1880
Lived
c. 1820 – c. 1880
Father
Okorodudu
Children
Eriye

About

Ogbowuru was the 5th Ovie of Mein, a traditional monarchical title within the Mein Kingdom of the Ijaw people in present-day Delta State, Nigeria. The Ovie serves as the paramount ruler and custodian of the customs and traditions of the Mein-Ijaw community. The Mein Kingdom traces its origins to the broader Ijaw migration and settlement in the Niger Delta, with a line of rulers succeeding the founder. Little is known of Ogbowuru’s specific reign or personal accomplishments; his place in the dynasty is mainly recorded through oral tradition and king lists.

Notable facts

  • Ogbowuru was the 5th Ovie of Mein.
  • The Ovie is the traditional ruler of the Mein-Ijaw people in Delta State, Nigeria.

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