The Nigerian Chieftaincy is the chieftaincy system that is native to Nigeria. Consisting of everything from the country's monarchs to its titled family elders, the chieftaincy as a whole is one of the oldest continuously existing institutions in Nigeria and is legally recognized by its government.
Oba Sir Adeniji Adele II, the 18th Eleko of Lagos.
King Jaja I, the 1st Amanyanaboh of Opobo.
Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th Emir of Kano.
Prince Jaja Wachuku, the Ugo of Ngwaland.
A tribal chief, chieftain, or headman is the leader of a tribal society or chiefdom.
A portrait of Koli tribal chief of Dahewan in Gujarat, India
Arminius, a chieftain of the Germanic Cherusci tribe who defeated three Roman legions in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.
Badge of office of Chief Gambo, Rhodesia c. 1979.