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10 Most Powerful Kings In Nigeria (31201 Views)
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NewDigitalWorld: 12:11pm On Apr 16 |
In Nigeria, here are 10 of the most influential and powerful kings, in no particular order In Nigeria, there are numerous ethnicities and each ethnicity has its unique traditional system of leadership.Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/10-most-powerful-kings-in-nigeria/#google_vignette 10 Likes 5 Shares |
Afriifa(m): 12:14pm On Apr 16 |
Olu of Itsekiri, where is Jaja of Opobo? Deign if Agbor? Agadagba of Gbaramatu?
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Ruke1991: 12:29pm On Apr 16 |
All those kings you mentioned are powerful in your eye because they are connected to your tribe or because you are limited in knowledge. Their level of influence is local to their domain. For a full list of high ranking kings to boost your knowledge beyond your local culture, look at the list below. These kings have influence over separately different domains SOUTH SOUTH 1) Oba of Benin 2) The Orodje of Okpe 3) Asagba of Asaba 4) Olu of Itsekiri 4) Obong of Ibom 5) Amanyanaboh of Opobo 6) Obong of Calabar 7) Ovie of ughelli ![]() SOUTH WEST 1) ooni of ife 2) Alafin of Oyo 3) Alake of Abeokuta 4) Awujale of Ijebu land 5 Owa of Ijesha Land 6) Soun of Ogbomosho 7) Olubadan of Ibadan ![]() 9) Deji of Akure SOUTH EAST 1) Obi of Onitsha 2) Eze nri NORTH WEST 1) Emir of Sokoto 2) Emir of jalingo 3) Emir of Zazzau NORTH CENTRAL 1) Emir of Ilorin 2) Ohinohyl of Ebiraland 3) Tor Tiv 4) Attah of Igala 5) Etsu Nupe 6) Aku okar of wukari 7) Gbongwon Jos NORTH EAST 1) Lamido Adamawa 2) Shehu of Borno 3) Mai Kanuri Speak for your culture if you are not knowledgeable about more popular kings outside your culture. There is no such thing as one king being more superior to another simply because they are from a large ethnic group. That doesn't make them powerful 168 Likes 16 Shares |
sleek214(m): 12:33pm On Apr 16 |
Only 2 are kinda powerful. Oba of Benin and Sultan of Sokoto. Nnamdi kanu is more powerful than the two kings( Obi of Nnewi and Obi of Onitsha) in the South East. Emir of Kano used to be powerful but now it is being used to play chess by politicians....
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danvon(m): 12:35pm On Apr 16 |
1. His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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Oakenshield: 1:25pm On Apr 16 |
How can you say Obong of Calabar is popular due to calabar carnival or u are just mad
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NothingDoMe: 1:36pm On Apr 16 |
Izon people nor get king?
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Olachase(m): 2:04pm On Apr 16 |
Ruke1991:people like you don't mind saying jesus is the king 🤭🤭 70 Likes |
AndroBlaze: 2:04pm On Apr 16 |
sleek214: I will actually agree with you that the 2 names you mentioned seem to be the only 2 traditional leaders Governors and Presidents cannot afford to offend. Every time I think of traditional rulers now, I can't get the picture out of my head of Wike publicly upbraiding a traditional ruler like a baby during a public event with his fellow rulers openly laughing, extremely shameful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69SQC4b_CcE?si=v_392oEKWXz3UqXn 3 Likes 1 Share |
amazingspiderma: 2:11pm On Apr 16 |
The Oba of Lagos, also known as the Eleko of Eko is regarded as the custodian of the cultural heritage of Lagos the commercial city of Nigeria. The Oba of Lagos is not a political position but that doesn’t downplay his influence in the region as Oba. The current Oba of Lagos is Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu and he ascended the throne in May 24, 2003. Hmmm 1 Like |
ogaemma: 2:26pm On Apr 16 |
This must be your school of thoughts. I have been to all the Northern States in Nigeria. The average Northern Nigerian sees the Sultan of Sokoto as the number 1 King 👑 in Nigeria and the most supreme Islamic Leader in Nigeria. How I wished the Government could by themselves gazette the First class Kings in Nigeria according to their seniority or relevance. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Zonefree(m): 2:47pm On Apr 16 |
amazingspiderma:Same Oba of Lagos they sold his "staff of office" on Jiji? 15 Likes |
RedboneSmith(m): 3:08pm On Apr 16 |
Here we go again....
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Ruke1991: 3:53pm On Apr 16 |
amazingspiderma:oba of Lagos is stooge of the Lagos govt. He is not known outside Lagos or outside Yorubaland. No powerful king in Yorubaland 8 Likes |
GeneralPula: 3:56pm On Apr 16 |
Okay
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joromii: 3:56pm On Apr 16 |
Alaafin is more powerful than the Ooni. Oba of Lagos remains a political appointment. Period
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Ruke1991: 3:57pm On Apr 16 |
ogaemma: Yoruba and fulanis think Nigeria revolves around them. The shehu of Sokoto and shehu of Kano are two influential kings of those days before the fulanis stole the stool and renamed the title to Emir. The current occupant of those stool are on a stolen mandate. So don't try to magnify thieves 7 Likes |
affable4(m): 3:57pm On Apr 16 |
Kings with kingdoms under political leadership, are known as Political kings!
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Cutezt(m): 3:58pm On Apr 16 |
6. The Olu of Warri (Itsekiri Kingdom, Delta State) When did Warri move to the middle belt? By the way, every first class king is just as powerful as the other, it just depends on the proximity. Abok! for north no send any Aalafin papa, just the same way An igbo man in Onitsha no send any Sultan papa. 14 Likes 3 Shares |
ElevationD: 3:58pm On Apr 16 |
But can we call all the Kings powerful anymore in the real sense of it? Nowadays it is easy for Kings to be removed by Governors. The Governors no longer accord them the respect that they deserve.
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Obviouslyblunt: 3:59pm On Apr 16 |
Wanna know how I know this is a thrash propaganda article? Sanusi is the current Emir of Kano and not any Aminu
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ednut1(m): 3:59pm On Apr 16 |
None of these people have any powers since they were conquered by the British 😏. They can be sacked by their state governor
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HighQue007: 3:59pm On Apr 16 |
Where Oluwo of Iwo? That Igbo smoker He dey benefit from wetin no concern am 3 Likes 1 Share |
Efuaye(m): 3:59pm On Apr 16 |
They are as powerful as the government and their people allows them.
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bestman09(m): 4:00pm On Apr 16 |
Any king that can be dethroned by a state governor can not be considered a king. Any king that can be influenced by a state governor, or who do the bidding of state governors can not be considered as a powerful king. In this respect, I only recognize and respect the Oba of Benin as the only powerful king in Nigeria. 10 Likes 2 Shares |
DIVINEEVIDENCE: 4:00pm On Apr 16 |
They can choose to either be popular or to be notorious. They have only influence but no real authority. There is nothing powerful about them. 1 Like |
joromii: 4:01pm On Apr 16 |
Ruke1991: What has Yoruba got to do with this. Una must sha be tribalistic. Hahaha. 5 Likes |
Firebox123(m): 4:03pm On Apr 16 |
joromii:don't mind that fool ![]() 3 Likes |
Maliqcious: 4:03pm On Apr 16 |
Base on absolute respect No of them come close to Oba of Benin and Sultan of Sokoto. To me Yoruba king are just ceremonial na only Olu of Ibadan
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masseratti: 4:04pm On Apr 16 |
Nonsense....who gave them power .
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