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Akure Kingdom
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The Akure Kingdom is a traditional state with headquarters in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. It is the successor to an ancient Yoruba city state of the same name. The ruler bears the title "Deji of Akure
The Old Palace Of The Deji Of Akure 3
The Old Palace Of The Deji Of Akure 3
The Leopard, totem of Prince Ekun of Ile-Ife and heraldic beast of Akure royalty
The Leopard, totem of Prince Ekun of Ile-Ife and heraldic beast of Akure royalty
Akure–Benin War
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The Akure–Benin War of 1818 was a conflict between the Benin and Akure in what is now southwestern Nigeria. Its origins are connected to earlier political and cultural developments in the region, wher
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…Osuan, a son of Ogunlegboju, was named king. However, the Oba of Benin had decided to place Adesoro, a son of Arakale, who was captured during the Akure-Benin War, as king. Because of this, Osuan was either killed so that Osupa could become king, or Osuan committed suicide. He is known as "Orhuon" in Benin records…
Depiction of an Oba of Benin with Benin soldiers taken from Olfert Dapper's Description of Africa (1668)
Depiction of an Oba of Benin with Benin soldiers taken from Olfert Dapper's Description of Africa (1668)