OzikoroThe Foundation of Okere: Ekpenede’s Legacy and the Cosmopolitan Evolution of the Warri Kingdom
The history of the Warri Kingdom is often narrated through the prism of its central monarchy and the “Olu” lineage. However, the foundational narrative of Okere, one of the oldest and most significant settlements in the Warri metropolis, provides a more nuanced view of the kingdom’s “multicultural origins.” The settlement of Okere represents a crucial…