Oba of lagos history at 50

*ASHIPA (1600-1630)*

Aworiland had earlier founded by Olofin Ogunfunmilere. The children of olofin later founded different towns in Lagos State. Olofin Ogunfunmilere last born, Aromire was the owner of all land in Isale – Eko ( Lagos island).

Ashipa (called Esikpa in Benin Language) was military leader of Benin soldiers that invaded and waged war against Awori people living in Lagos State. ( Isale Eko / Lagos Island inclusive).

Ashipa was regarded as the Leader of Benin kingdom dynasty in Lagos.

He was the son Oba of Benin. He was acting as the leader of the people of Lagos but not as the king. He serves as the intermediary between the Oba of Benin and the people of Lagos (eko),he spent 27 years as the leader of eko ,and died in 1630 and his son Ado took over his responsibility.

OBA ADO (1630-1669)
Oba ado, the son of ashipa took over the leadership role played by his father in 1630 during his own reign, he was elevated to an Oba and was crown as the king of Lagos by the