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Adedeji
Orodje of Okpe
Okpe Kingdom
About
Adedeji is recorded as the sixth Orodje (king) of the Okpe Kingdom, a prominent Urhobo traditional state in present-day Delta State, Nigeria. The Orodje serves as the paramount ruler and custodian of Okpe customs, presiding over a council of chiefs and representing the Okpe people. Very little documentary evidence survives from his reign, which is believed to fall within the twentieth century, a period of colonial administration and early Nigerian independence. He was the son of Agbe, a figure in the royal lineage. His tenure is preserved in oral tradition as part of the unbroken succession of the Okpe monarchy, which continues to play a significant role in the cultural and social life of the Urhobo.
Notable facts
- The Orodje of Okpe is a first-class traditional ruler in Delta State, Nigeria.
- The Okpe Kingdom is one of the major Urhobo kingdoms, alongside Ughelli, Agbon, and Uvwie.
- Adedeji is identified as the sixth holder of the Orodje title in the kingdom's oral history.
- His father was Agbe, linking him to the established royal lineage.
Where Adedeji fits
- AAgbe5th Orodje of Okpe
- AAdedeji6th Orodje of Okpe