Ijijen
Nigerian traditional ruler
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Olu Ijijen (Ogbowuru) was the second Olu of Warri, succeeding his father Ogiame Olu Ginuwa[1][2]. He reigned from 1510 to 1538 and was buried in Ijala[3]. He was succeeded by his brother Olu Irame.[4]
| Olu Ogbowuru (Ijijen) | |
|---|---|
| Olú of Warri | |
| Reign | 1510–1538 |
| Predecessor | Olu Ginuwa |
| Successor | Olu Irame |
| Born | c. 1482 ijalla, kingdom of Warri |
| Died | 1538 Ode-Itsekiri (Big Warri), Warri Kingdom |
| Burial | Ijala Royal Cemetery, Warri |
| House | Ginuwa ruling house |
| Father | Olu Ginuwa I |
| Religion | Traditional Itsekiri beliefs |
| Occupation | Traditional Ruler |