Thursday, 1 August 2013

Move Over British Monarchy, Check Out George Osodi’s “King of Nigeria"




              Alhaji Ado Abdullahi Bayero -Emir of Kano

In the wake of the world’s fascination with the British monarchy, it is interesting to note that Africa has had a sustained monarchy system. Although the kings and rulers don’t wield the kind of power and influence they did prior to the advent of colonialism, it’s interesting to see that they still exist and modernization has not completely eroded their presence or relevance.


             HM Wilson Ojakovo Oghoghovwe Oharisi III – Ovie of Ughelli

Nigerian photographer George Osodi sought to showcase the existing monarchs of Nigeria with his amazing collection of photos which will be exhibited in London later this year. As reported by Daily Mail Online, George’s collection called ‘Kings of Nigeria‘ “is due to be exhibited at London’s Bermondsey Project in October.”


             Oba Okunade Sijuwade – Ooni of Ife


             Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman – Emir of Katsina


             Obi James Ikechukwu Anyasi II- Obi of the Idumuje Unor kingdom


               Oba Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I – Oba of Benin Kingdom


                Deinmowuru Donokoromo III – Pere of Isaba


               Oba Oyetunji Jimoh Olanipekun Larooyell – Ataoja of Osogbo


             Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi I – Dein of Agbor

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