![]() He died without an issue in 1832(childless) He was given the advice to go exile or commit suicide, the traditional way of treating undesirable king, but instead Ojulari decided to commit suicide. He had 2 children(Idewu Ojulari and Kosoko)īy the time Oba idewu ojulari took over the throne, he was regarded as a popular king who became so obsessed by avarice. He kept the throne till 1819 when he eventually joined his ancestors. Oba Eshilokun came to the throne in 1780 following the dethronement of Oba Adele ajosun, though his reign was uneventful, he successfully resisted the attempt by Adele to out him from the throne. This led to his dethronement and he was banished in 1780 but was reinstated in 1834 after his brothers(ESHILOKUN, IDEWU OJULARI had reigned. Oba Adele Ajosun was an indulgent father who allowed his children to introduce “EGUNGUN” to the palace. In 1775, when Oba Adele Ajosun succeeded his father, Lagos entered a period where the Oba had to concern themselves with consolidating their position on the throne, his reign was rich with intrigues and counter-intrigues between him and his brother ESHILOKUN. He had 6 children “Eshinlokun, Adele, Akitoye, Olusi, Akiolu, and Olukoya”.he joined his ancestor in 1775 and was succeeded by his son ADELE AJOSUN(his son) Oba ologun kutere was a strong king, he won the respect of neighboring Oba by the way he handled a threatening rebellion against paying tributes. Oba Ologun kutere ascended the throne in 1749 after the death of his cousin eletu kekere. The eldest son Ologun-kutere was chosen to succeed the throne. The only option was to choose the son to succeed the throne.Įrelu kuti born two son’s (Ologun-kutere & sokun) Thereafter, Erelu Kuti married baba Alagba (a herbalist & Ijesa man). Erelu kuti, the sister of akinsemoyin is also a female and it is not possible for a female to succeed the throne. After his death, there was controversy on who to succeed the throne, because Oba akinsemoyin had no son. Therefore, ending the lineage of Oba gabaro. Oba Eletu kekere succeeded Oba akinsemoyin(his uncle).Oba eletu kekere was the only son of Oba Gabaro, during his reign, he had no child and died within the year he was installed as the Oba. Oba Akinsemoyin never had a son but he has six female children, he reign for 45 years and died in 1749. It was in records that the palace “iga idungran” was built during this period with the assistance of the Portuguese. It was during his reign that the Portuguese came to Lagos as slave dealers. He revealed further that white man would visit him and support his kingdom whenever they saw the flag. His close friend and powerful herbalist, Baba Alagba (an Ijesa man from Osun State) had earlier disclosed to him that he would become a King of Eko.īaba Alagba further told Akinsemoyin to mount white flag inside water ( Lagoon). Oba Akinsemoyin started in own reign in 1704. During his reign, he moved the government to the island in particular isale eko where the present iga Idungran is today.he was the first Oba to erect a building in the palace, he also created the institution of chieftaincy and kingmakers.he had only one child during his lifetime called Eletu kekere.Oba Gabaro died in 1904 and his brother Akinsemoyin succeeded him. Oba Gabaro was installed in 1669 after his father death. He joined his ancestor in 1669 and his first son Gabaro succeeded him. They include (Gabaro, Akinsemoyin, and Erelu Kuti).Oba ado ruled for 39years. Oba ado had three children,2 males and 1 female. Oba ado, the son of ashipa took over the leadership role played by his father in 1630 during his own reign, he was elevated to an Oba and was crown as the king of Lagos by the Oba of Benin. He serves as the intermediary between the Oba of Benin and the people of Lagos (eko),he spent 27 years as the leader of eko ,and died in 1630 and his son Ado took over his responsibility. He was acting as the leader of the people of Lagos but not as the king. ![]() ![]() ( Isale Eko / Lagos Island inclusive).Īshipa was regarded as the Leader of Benin kingdom dynasty in Lagos. Olofin Ogunfunmilere last born, Aromire was the owner of all land in Isale - Eko ( Lagos island).Īshipa (called Esikpa in Benin Language) was military leader of Benin soldiers that invaded and waged war against Awori people living in Lagos State. The children of olofin later founded different towns in Lagos State. Aworiland had earlier founded by Olofin Ogunfunmilere. ![]()
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