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Aninwike II

Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom
Title
Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Succession
9th Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Father
Aninwike I
Children
Aninwike III

About

Aninwike II served as the ninth Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, a traditional kingdom of the Enuani (Anioma) people in present-day Delta State, Nigeria. He inherited the throne from his father, Aninwike I, continuing the royal lineage of the Ogwashi-Uku monarchy. The kingdom is one of the prominent Anioma communities on the western bank of the Niger River, known for its cultural heritage and the title of Obi, which denotes the monarch. Although specific records of his reign are not widely documented, his place in the succession underscores the continuity of the ruling house.

Notable facts

  • He was the 9th Obi of Ogwashi-Uku.
  • He was the son and successor of Obi Aninwike I.
  • His kingdom is part of the Enuani (Anioma) people of Delta State, Nigeria.

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