Ginuwa II
Nigerian traditional ruler
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Olu Ginuwa II was a Nigerian traditional title holder and paramount leader of the Itsekiri who was Olu of Warri from 1936 to 1949.[1][2] He was the 17th Olu of Warri Kingdom with the title Ogiame Ginuwa II.[3][4] He was born Emiko Ikengbuwa. He succeeded his grandfather Olu Akengbuwa as Olu of Warri after an interregnum that lasted 88 years when Warri's political leadership was dominated by merchant princes.[5][6] Atsibutsere Skinn, son of Princess Agbeje Ikengbuwa, presided over the selection and installation of Ogiame Ginuwa II in 1936 as head of the royal family.[7]
Olu Ginuwa II | |
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| Born | Nigeria |
| Occupation | Traditional ruler |
| Years active | 1936 - 1949 |
| Relatives | Olu Akengbuwa (grandfather) |
| Website | warrikingdom |
