OzikoroGinuwa I (1480–1510): The Life of the First Olu of Warri and the Founding of the Kingdom
Ginuwa I occupies a central place in the history of the Niger Delta, serving as the foundational figure of the Warri Kingdom (also called the Itsekiri Kingdom). Historical and oral traditions identify him as a Benin prince who migrated from the ancient Benin Empire during the late 15th century, becoming the first Olu of Warri…