Oba of Lagos

The Oba (king) of Lagos is the traditional, yet ceremonial, sovereign of Lagos, a coastal Yoruba settlement that went on to become one of the largest cities in Africa after first giving its name to Lagos State, the acknowledged financial heart of contemporary Nigeria. The king has no political power, but is sought as a counsel or sponsor by Nigerian politicians who seek support from the various residents of Lagos. Among other ceremonial roles, the Oba also plays a central part in the Eyo festival as well as indulging in tourism advertisements on behalf of the city, often stating, "you've gotta go to Lagos".

The Kingdom of Lagos was under Benin suzerainty until about the 1840s when tribute requests from Benin were rebuffed by Obas Akitoye and Dosunmu. Oba Kosoko, who reigned between Akitoye and Dosunmu's terms (1845 to 1851), appears to have been amenable to tributes during his reign and after he was exiled, up until his return to Lagos in 1862, when he ceded his rights to the throne.

The current Oba of Lagos, His Highness Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has served in the position since May 2003.

The official residence of the king, since 1630, is Iga Idunganran, a castle constructed by the Portuguese over the course of close to a century. It is today a very popular tourist site.

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