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Three youngest kings in Nigeria

James Moses
Last updated: April 22, 2024 7:06 am
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1.Akubuisi Okonkwo became king of Iyiora Anam Kingdom in Anambra State on January 7, 2020, at just 10 years old, succeeding the late father, Igwe Onyeachonam Okonkwo.

          Currently the youngest king in Nigeria, and arguably in all of Africa.

          2. Oloyode Adeyeoba, appointed as king Arujale of Okeluse in Ondo State, at the age of 15.

          3. At 18, Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze became the Obi of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom in Delta State.

          Despite his royal duties, he pursued education and is now a law graduate from a UK University.

          Out of the three youngest kings on Nigeria, currently, 2 are Igbos, while the order is a Yoruba king.

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