King Jaja of Opobo (1821-1891), the wealthiest and most powerful monarch in the Niger Delta and sole founder of Opobo, was Igbo.
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The new development Jaja (aka Jubo Jubogha) relocated to in 1869, was named Opobo...
Trade and the resultant wealth exploded so much that his former British trading partners...
The scramble for Africa began in the 19th century. Jaja was infamous for resisting foreign political and economic influence and he kept taxing the British merchants much to their indignation.
Once onboard, a deportation order was served on him. He was illegally tried and convicted in Gold Coast...
His pleas to return to his kingdom were granted in 1891. Unfortunately, he died in Tenerife, en route Opobo, after allegedly poisoned with a cup of tea.
His body was received with much sorrow by his people who gave him a full, honourable royal burial. He was 70. #HistoryVille