Fabunmi of Okemesi
Fabunmi of Okemesi (c. 1849 - 1903) born Prince Fábùnmi Ìṣọ̀lá, also known as Orara l'ada, was a Yoruba warlord, chief and ultimately king. He was known to have singlehandedly triggered the longest civil war in Nigeria - the Kiriji War.
Fábùnmi Ìṣọ̀lá | |
|---|---|
| Balogun of the Ekiti-Parapo and Loja-Oke of Imesi-Ile | |
| Loja-Oke of Imesi-ile | |
| Reign | 1902 - 1903 |
| Successor | HRM Ladokun Adefenwa Fabunmi II |
| Born | Fábùnmi Ìṣọ̀lá Adésóyè c. 1849 Okemesi |
| Died | 1903 (age 54) Imesi-ile, Southern Nigeria Protectorate |
| Spouse(s) | Falola |
| Issue | Ladokun Adefenwa |
| Father | Prince Adesoye |
| Occupation | Warlord and King |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Ekiti people, Okemesi, Imesi-ile |
| Rank | Balogun |
| Battles/wars | Kiriji War |
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