OzikoroOlu Erejuwa I: The Expansion of the Warri Empire’s Trade Borders in the 18th Century
The reign of Olu Erejuwa I in the 18th century represents one of the most economically significant eras in the history of the Warri Kingdom. The period marked an expansion of commercial networks, deeper integration into the Niger Delta’s maritime economy, and the consolidation of Warri’s influence as a key intermediary in regional and…