Photographer George Osodi
toured the west African country extensively for a series of photographs entitled
'Kings of Nigeria' which is due to be exhibited at London's Bermondsey Project
in October.
Posing on his ornate throne, Alhaji Dr Ado Abdullahi
Bayero is the current 'Emir of Kano', a position he has held since 1963. A
former ambassador to Senegal he is renowned for his abundant wealth, which has
been amassed by investing in the stock market and agriculture
Robes of office: HRM Agbogidi Obi James Ikechukwu Anyasi
II, 'The Obi of the Idumuje Unor kingdom', was until his death earlier this
year, the longest reigning African Monarch. He was crowned king on October 9,
1946 at the age of 22. His robe, depicting a young Queen Elizabeth, gives a
clear nod to the period of British colonial rule
Out for a ride: The Emir of Kano Alhaji Dr Ado Abdullahi
Bayero is attended by aides as he sits on t
His Majesty, Wilson Ojakovo Oghoghovwe Oharisi III was
made the 'Ovie of Ughelli' in 1980 and has ruled over the great kingdoms of
Ughelli and Urhoboland for more than 33 years
Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the current 'Ooni of Ife',
relaxes in his throne room. Born in 1930, he has enjoyed a colourful life first
working for his father's business, then with the Nigerian Tribune newspaper,
before attending Northampton College in the United Kingdom where he studied
business management. In 1963 he became Sales Director of the state-owned
National Motor company in the Nigerian capital Lagos. He later formed a company
to distribute Soviet-built vehicles and equipment in Nigeria
His Royal Majesty Oba Oyetunji Jimoh Olanipekun Larooyell,
the 'Ataoja of Osogbo' in southwest Nigeria. He worked as a teacher for many
years, firstly at a baptist day school. He was crowned king in 1976 and rules
over some 300,000 subjects. He has studied management in London and is a
qualified chartered accountant
Born to rule: Sitting on his golden throne, Benjamin
Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi I is the current 'Dein of Agbor'. Just two years and four
months after his birth in July 1977 he was crowned king following the the
unexpected death of his father. It meant he was the youngest king anywhere in
the world. He is currently the Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, one of
Nigeria's most prestigious universities
Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I (left) was
crowned 'Oba of Benin Kingdom' in the Edo state of Nigeria in 1979. Before that
he studied at Cambridge university before being appointed to many top government
posts. Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman (Right) is the current and 50th 'Emir of
Kasina'. He was coronated in 2008 five days after the death of his father, Emir
Muhammad Kabir Usman. He is remembered as a peacemaker during the Nigerian civil
war and has a passion for Polo
His Majesty, Deinmowuru Donokoromo III, The 'Pere of
Isaba', poses with his royal sceptre outside his palace. He has ruled over the
Kingdom of Isaba in the oil rich South-West area of Delta state since
1983
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