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Okolie II

Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom
Title
Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Succession
8th Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Father
Okolie I
Children
Okolie III

About

Okolie II was the 8th Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, a traditional kingdom of the Enuani (Anioma) people in present-day Delta State, Nigeria. He ascended the throne as the son and successor of Obi Okolie I, continuing the royal lineage. As Obi, he served as the paramount traditional ruler, custodian of customs, and spiritual head of the community. While specific details of his personal reign are not widely recorded, his place in the succession represents an important link in the kingdom's long history. The institution of the Obi has historically combined administrative, judicial, and ritual responsibilities, and Okolie II’s rule would have been grounded in these enduring traditions.

Notable facts

  • Okolie II was the 8th Obi (traditional king) of Ogwashi-Uku.
  • He succeeded his father, Okolie I, as the ruler of the kingdom.
  • Ogwashi-Uku is located in Delta State, Nigeria, and its people are part of the Anioma (Enuani) cultural group.

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