Posing on his ornate throne, Alhaji Dr Ado
Abdullahi Bayero is the current 'Emir of Kano', a position he has held
since 1963. A former ambassador to Senegal he is renowned for his
abundant wealth, which has been amassed by investing in the stock market
and agriculture
Robes of office: HRM Agbogidi Obi James
Ikechukwu Anyasi II, 'The Obi of the Idumuje Unor kingdom', was until
his death earlier this year, the longest reigning African Monarch. He
was crowned king on October 9, 1946 at the age of 22. His robe,
depicting a young Queen Elizabeth, gives a clear nod to the period of
British colonial rule
Out for a ride: The Emir of Kano Alhaji Dr Ado Abdullahi Bayero is attended by aides as he sits on the back of his
vintage Rolls Royce on his way to the Central Mosque in Kano
His Majesty, Wilson Ojakovo Oghoghovwe Oharisi III was made the 'Ovie of
Ughelli' in 1980 and has ruled over the great kingdoms of Ughelli and
Urhoboland for more than 33 years
Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the current
'Ooni of Ife', relaxes in his throne room. Born in 1930, he has enjoyed
a colourful life first working for his father's business, then with the
Nigerian Tribune newspaper, before attending Northampton College in the
United Kingdom where he studied business management. In 1963 he became
Sales Director of the state-owned National Motor company in the Nigerian
capital Lagos. He later formed a company to distribute Soviet-built
vehicles and equipment in Nigeria
His Royal Majesty Oba Oyetunji Jimoh Olanipekun
Larooyell, the 'Ataoja of Osogbo' in southwest Nigeria. He worked as a
teacher for many years, firstly at a baptist day school. He was crowned
king in 1976 and rules over some 300,000 subjects. He has studied
management in London and is a qualified chartered accountant
Born to rule: Sitting on his golden throne,
Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi I is the current 'Dein of Agbor'. Just
two years and four months after his birth in July 1977 he was crowned
king following the the unexpected death of his father. It meant he was
the youngest king anywhere in the world. He is currently the Chancellor
of the University of Ilorin, one of Nigeria's most prestigious
universities
Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I
(left) was crowned 'Oba of Benin Kingdom' in the Edo state of Nigeria in
1979. Before that he studied at Cambridge university before being
appointed to many top government posts.
His Majesty, Deinmowuru Donokoromo III, The
'Pere of Isaba', poses with his royal sceptre outside his palace. He has
ruled over the Kingdom of Isaba in the oil rich South-West area of
Delta state since 1983
source:dailymail
No comments:
Post a Comment