Oba of Lagos
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title:
Oba of Lagos
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The Oba of Lagos, also known as the Eleko of Eko, is the traditional ruler (Oba) of Lagos. The Oba is a ceremonial Yoruba sovereign with no political power, but is sought as a counsel or sponsor by politicians who seek support from the residents of Lagos, the financial heart of Nigeria and the largest city in Africa. The Oba has appeared in tourism advertisements on behalf of the city, often stating "You've gotta go to Lagos", among various other ceremonial roles. The current Oba of Lagos is Ril
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Ceremonial sovereign of Lagos, Nigeria
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oba_of_Lagos
date created:
2007-02-22T14:49:31Z
date modified:
2024-08-27T04:28:45Z
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