Kingdom of Bonny
The Kingdom of Bonny, otherwise known as Grand Bonny, is a traditional state based on the town of Bonny in Rivers State, Nigeria. In the pre-colonial period, it was an important slave trading port, later trading palm oil products. During the 19th century the British became increasingly involved in the internal affairs of the kingdom, in 1886 assuming control under a protectorate treaty. Today the King of Bonny has a largely ceremonial role.
Kingdom of Bonny
Grand Bonny | |
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Traditional state | |
| Coordinates: 4°26′N 7°10′E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Rivers State |
| Founded by | Kings Ndoli, Opuamakuba, Alagbariye and Asimini |
| Government | |
| • Amanyanabo | Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III, Perekule XI |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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