Olomu

Not to be confused with Nana Olomu.

Olomu is a Kingdom in Delta State, Nigeria. Olomu is one of the oldest kingdoms in Urhobo ethnic nationality of the Niger Delta region.

The paramount ruler of Olomu is the Ovie/king known as Ohworode (Big person ) R' Olomu. The current king is His Royal Majesty Albert Akpomudje SAN, Eyavwien-Alaka 1.[1]

The Ohworode R' Olomu stool is rotated among the three ruling houses of Olomu Kingdom. They're the Uhurhie Ruling House, Oghoro Ruling House and Eyanvwien Ruling House.

The kingdom has over 15 clans, including:

  • Agbon
  • Akperhe
  • Aloba
  • Ogoni
  • Okpe
  • Ophori
  • Okpavorhe
  • Oguname
  • Okpare
  • Ovwodokpokpo
  • Oviri-Olomu
  • Ovwor
  • Ovworigbala
  • Ofuomanefe
  • Umolo

[2]

References

  1. ^ "Akpomudje Crowned 14th Ohworode of Ancient Olomu Kingdom – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  2. ^ Omafuaire, Akpokona (14 December 2015). "Nigeria: Olomu - Where It's Taboo for Pregnant Woman to Die". Retrieved 22 May 2017 – via AllAfrica.

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