Ogiame Atuwatse III Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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A historical illustration representing Prince Domingos (Olu Atuwatse I) during his years of study in Portugal, symbolizing the early marriage of the Itsekiri Crown and Western scholarship. Photo Credit: Historical…

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Feb 2026

Historical Studies ⁠Religion and Spirituality

The Silver Crowns of 1611: The History of the Two Silver Crowns Brought from Portugal by Dom Domingos

A portrait of Ogiame Atuwatse II, who served as the 19th Olu of Warri for nearly three decades. Photo Credit: Warri Traditional Council / Archival Documentation. The history of the Itsekiri…

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Feb 2026

Ethnohistory ⁠Religion and Spirituality

The Red Cope and White Alb: The Papal-Style Vestments Worn by the Olus of Warri

Among the monarchies of West Africa, the Warri Kingdom (Iwere Kingdom) stands out for its early and enduring encounter with European Christianity. One of the most visible legacies of this…

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Feb 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Why There Is a Cross on the Crown: The Symbol of the 17th-Century Christian Covenant Between the Olu and the Portuguese

A Portuguese caravel model; ships of this type often bore the Order of Christ cross on their sails during exploration of the West African coast,visually connecting the cross symbol to…

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Jan 2026

Biography

Ogiame Atuwatse III: Modernizing the Monarchy in the 21st Century

The coronation of Ogiame Atuwatse III, born Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, marked the beginning of a transformative era in the Warri Kingdom. Ascending the throne on August 21, 2021, he represents a…

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The Pen and the Crown: The Legacy of Early Christian Olus in Shaping Itsekiri Intellectualism

The Silver Crowns of 1611: The History of the Two Silver Crowns Brought from Portugal by Dom Domingos

The Red Cope and White Alb: The Papal-Style Vestments Worn by the Olus of Warri

Why There Is a Cross on the Crown: The Symbol of the 17th-Century Christian Covenant Between the Olu and the Portuguese