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Oyenakpagha

Olu of Warri
Warri Kingdom
Title
Olu of Warri
Succession
11th Olu of Warri
Reigned
c. 1680 – c. 1700
Lived
? – c. 1700
Father
Dom Domingos
Children
Akenjoye I

About

Olu Oyenakpagha, also known as Olu Obanighenren, was the 8th Olu of the Warri Kingdom, ruling over the Itsekiri people from approximately 1643 to 1653. He was the son of Olu Atuwatse I (Olu Dom Domingos), the 7th Olu of Warri, and was also known by the Christian name Don Antonio Domingos. He was originally named Omonighenren, meaning 'Prince with the golden skin,' and upon ascending the throne was renamed Obanighenren, meaning 'King with the golden skin.' Note: available sources identify Oyenakpagha as the 8th Olu (reign c. 1643–1653), not the 11th Olu (c. 1680–1700) as stated in the query.

Notable facts

  • 8th Olu of the Warri Kingdom (not 11th as stated in query)
  • Reigned approximately 1643–1653
  • Also known as Olu Obanighenren and Don Antonio Domingos
  • Birth name Omonighenren means 'Prince with the golden skin'
  • Throne name Obanighenren means 'King with the golden skin'
  • Son of Olu Atuwatse I (Olu Dom Domingos), the 7th Olu of Warri

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