A directory of Igbo traditional rulers, kings, and titled chiefs who uphold cultural leadership and ancestral authority. Learn about the dynasties, kingdoms, and the enduring roles of these royal custodians of tradition.
Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede was born on December 7, 1962, and raised in Ipetumodu, Osun State, where he began his educational journey at Christ Church… Read more
Gerald Mbamalu is the fourth child of Aloysius and Philomina Mbamalu. Raised in Ojoto, he has deep roots in the cultural and communal traditions of… Read more
His Highness Obi Afamefuna Charles Obi (Ogidi IV): Obi of Uruagu-Nnewi His Royal Highness Obi Afamefuna Charles Obi, popularly known by his regnal title Ogidi… Read more
Lazarus Ekwueme (born January 28, 1936) is a distinguished Nigerian musicologist, composer, actor, scholar, and traditional ruler. Read more
Spouse's Names:
Mrs. Alex Ekwueme
His Royal Highness Igwe Felix Ekemezie Ebelendu, known as Igwe Nnanyelugo I of Aguluezechukwu, stands as a venerable figure in Anambra State’s traditional leadership. Celebrating… Read more
His Royal Majesty, Igwe Godwin Ndubueze Madu, born on November 16, 1937, is the traditional ruler of Mbaogu Kingdom in Enugu Agu Achi, Oji River… Read more
His Royal Majesty, Igwe Peter Nwokike Anugwu, JP, OFR—revered as Eze Ka Eze (King of Kings)—is the esteemed traditional ruler of Mbaukwu, a prominent town… Read more
His Royal Majesty, Eze Mazi Godwin Kanu Idei, emerged at the center of one of the most historic and controversial leadership battles in Arochukwu Kingdom’s… Read more
Dr. Eberechukwu Kanu Oji, born May 6, 1973, in Onitsha-Olona, Issele-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria, is a distinguished engineer, corporate executive, ordained pastor, and traditional monarch… Read more
Spouse's Names:
Nneoma
His Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe was born on May 14, 1941, in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe is the… Read more
Spouse's Names:
Chinwe Ngozi Achebe (née Ononye)