Longest-reigning monarchs in Nigeria’s history (including pre-colonial). 👑🇳🇬
#1. Mazi Kanu Oji, Eze Aro Eze Ozoko (Eze Aro of Arochukwu) — 73 years (1914–1987)
#2. Oba James Adelusi Aladesuru II, Onigede of Igede-Ekiti — 67 years (1959–2026)
#3. Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland — 65 years (1960–2026)
#4. Obi James Anyasi II, Agbogidi of Idumuje-Unor — 65 years (1946–2013)
#5. Igwe Kenneth Orizu III, Igwe of Nnewi — 63+ years (1963–Present)
#6. Chief of Kagoro, Gwamma Awan — 63 years (1945–2008)
#7. Dr Aliyu Musdafa, Lamido of Adamawa — 57 years (1953–2010)
#8. Àtá Àl��ì Ọ̀chẹ́ja Ọ̀bàje, Àtá Ígáláà of the Igala Kingdom — 56 years (1910–2012)
#9. Kpop Ham, Dr. Jonathan Danladi Gyet Maude, Paramount Ruler of the Ham / Jaba Chiefdom in southern Kaduna — 52+ years (1974–Present)
#10. Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Alaafin of Oyo — 51 years (1970 to 2022)
#11. Ado Bayero, Emir of Kano — 51 years (1963–2014)
#12. Sir Siddiq Abubakar III, Sultan of Sokoto (1938–1988) — 50 years
#13. Oba Sir Adesoji Tadeniawo Aderemi Ooni of Ife — 50 years (1930–1980)
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