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Oharisi Lineage Link
Ughelli Kingdom
- Father
- Oharisi I
- Children
- Unknown 24th Ovie
About
The Oharisi lineage is the royal dynastic title of the Ovie (King) of Ughelli Kingdom, one of the 24 kingdoms of the Urhobo nation in Delta State, Nigeria. The kingdom traces its founding to Ughene, the second son of Oghwoghwa, a prince from the Benin Kingdom, and the throne is hereditary, passed from father to son. The current holder of the title is His Royal Majesty Wilson Ojakovo Oghoghovwe Oharisi III, who was crowned Ovie of Ughelli in 1980 and resides in the Ovie Palace at Otovwodo-Ughelli.
Notable facts
- The Oharisi title belongs to the Ovie (king) of the Ughelli Kingdom in Delta State, Nigeria
- Ughelli is one of the 24 kingdoms that make up the Urhobo nation
- Ughelli Kingdom traces its origin to the 14th–15th century
- The kingdom's founding ancestor was Ughene, second son of Oghwoghwa, a prince from the Benin Kingdom
- The first king (Ovie) of Ughelli Kingdom was HRM Awhaide
- Current monarch is HRM Wilson Ojakovo Oghoghovwe Oharisi III, crowned in 1980
🔗 Sources
- Ughelli
- Nigeria: Urhobo Monarchs Laud Ovie of Ughelli Over Peaceful Reign, Devt - allAfrica.com
- Olomu
- TRADITIONAL rulers of Urhobo ethnic nationality in Delta State have commended the Ovie of Ughelli kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, HRM Wilson Ojakovo Oharisi Ill, for a peaceful reign, development in his kingdom, attaining 70 years, and marking his 31st coronation anniversary.
- Ughelli - PeakVisor
- Urhobo Kingdom Town in Delta Nigeria Guide
Where Oharisi fits
- OOharisi I1st Ovie of Ughelli
- OOharisi Lineage Link