Have you heard about the tradition of crowning princesses as regents to the throne in Nigeria? Well this is one of the most unique regency royal traditions in the world where daughters are crowned as regents and adopt the male lifestyle of their late father. Meet the Women King regents of Nigeria
King Ateke Tom of Okochiri kingdom, Rivers state, Nigeria
King Ateke Tom, the Former militant group leader who was crowned King of Okochiri kingdom, Nigeria
Obong of Calabar, King of Efik people, Nigeria
Meet the 78th King (Obong) of Calabar, Efik people of Nigeria whose coronation is linked to the British royal family
Traditional Kings in Nigeria
A look into the over 500 Traditional Kings of Nigeria....
Tor Tiv (King) Begha u Tiv Professor James Ayatse Tor Tiv V of Tiv people of Nigeria and Cameroon
Africa's most academic accomplished Professor King of the Tiv people (Zebra people of Nigeria)....
Obi Nduka Ezeagwuna of Issele-uku, Nigeria
HM King (Obi) Agbogidi Ólòme Obi Nduka of Issele-uku, Aniocha north area of Delta state Nigeria. He is one of the youngest Kings in Africa ascending to the throne in 2014 after the death of his father. Before ascending the throne he married his wife now Queen (Anasi Obi) Dumebi Ezeagwuna. His kingdom is a... Continue Reading →
Kabowei Royal Family, Nigeria
Kabowei Kingdom, Niger Delta region, Nigeria
Erelu Kuti IV Abiola Dosunmu, Queen mother of Lagos, Yeye Oodua of Ife, Nigeria
HRH the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos, Nigeria,Madam Abiola Dosunmu. (Queen mother of Lagos) and Yeye Oodua ( Queen mother) of Ife Born a princess of the Lagos Royal family in 29TH July, 1947 to Omoba Adewunmi Dosunmu And Olori Adejoke Dosunmu. She was Crowned the Erelu-Kuti iv, the highest female royal position in Lagos... Continue Reading →
Oba of Benin and his wives
Benin kingdom or empire is currently a traditional kingdom located in Nigeria. It is mainly inhabited by the Edo people and has existed since the precolonial days being referred in history as one of the most powerful empires in West Africa. It is also famous for its bronze sculptures and artwork that shocked the colonialists... Continue Reading →
Coronation of 15th Oniru (King) of Iru, Nigeria
The coronation of the 15th King of Iru, Nigeria,.HM King /Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abduwasiu Lamal Abisogun iii and his wife Queen or Olori Mariam Lawal. 📷: hrmoniru / Instagram Iruland or Iru is a traditional kingdom in Lagos state, Nigeria. He was formerly state commissioner of agriculture nd succeeded the late King who died... Continue Reading →
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