OzikoroThe Knight Templar Connection: Itsekiri Royals as Members of European Orders of Chivalry
The Itsekiri Kingdom (Warri Kingdom or Iwere) has one of the most fascinating histories of Afro-European interaction in West Africa. Long before colonialism, the Itsekiri royal family developed strong diplomatic, economic, and religious ties with Portugal. These early engagements included political alliances, Christian missions, and the exchange of royal artifacts. One of the most…