His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; (OjajaII)
Ooni of Ife Kingdom, Nigeria
Bio: A chartered accountant and associate accounting technician and peace builder who is well known for settling the century’s old dispute between his kingdom and the Alaafin of Oyo. An ardent supporter of the youths he has been loud and clear about his support for youthful inclusiveness into the Nigerian political sphere.
HRH Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III
Emir of Keffi Emirate, Nigeria
Bio: He is an astute academician, author and lawyer. He ascended the throne of the ancient Keffi Emirate after the demise of his father. He is known for actively supporting formal education and literacy in his domain.
HRH Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli
Emir of Zazzau Emirate
Bio: A lawyer and erstwhile public servant both at state and federal level, he served as “Magajin Garin Zazzau” (Lord Mayor of Zazzau) Emirate prior to his appointment as Emir.
HRH Dein Benjamin Keagborekuzi Ikenchuku Gbenoba I
Office: Dein of Agbor Kingdom
Bio: A renowned peace builder and anti-human trafficking advocate, he resolved a long standing feud between the Agbor Youth Movement and the Nigerian Police Force. He alongside other monarchs have worked fervently towards ensuring peace reigns through actions such as banning open grazing of cattle owing to incessant attacks by nomadic herders on in his kingdom. He currently holds the Guinness record as the world’s youngest crowned monarch.
HRH Alhaji Umar Farouq Bahago CON
Emir of Minna Emirate, Nigeria
Bio: A renowned philanthropist and promoter of peace irrespective of color, creed or tribe. He has actively supported people in his domain in education, infrastructural development and promoted skill acquisition initiatives.
His Royal Majesty, Obi Gibson Nwabueze Nwosu, Eze Uzu II,
Obi of Awka
MOST people had no idea that Obi of Awka, His Royal Majesty, Obi Gibson Nwabueze Nwosu, Eze Uzu II, trained as a soldier. Not many know that he studied Mechanical Engineering and trained as first class military Pilot. He was one of early intellectuals at the Nigeria Railway Corporation. He was part of the nucleus unit that laid the foundation for today’s Nigeria Air force. Many are unaware that he was equivalent Chief of Staff of Biafra Air force during the Nigeria civil war.TRADITIONAL MONARCHS OF THE YEAR Live
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His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; (OjajaII)43% 14 / 32
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HRH Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III6% 2 / 32
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HRH Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli0% 0 / 32
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HRH Dein Benjamin Keagborekuzi Ikenchuku Gbenoba I37% 12 / 32
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HRH Alhaji Umar Farouq Bahago CON3% 1 / 32
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Obi Gibson Nwabueze Nwosu, Eze Uzu II9% 3 / 32