Alie Koblo Queen Kabia II

Alie Koblo Queen Kabia II (born Alhaji Alie Osman Kabia) was a Sierra Leonean paramount chief.[1][2] In 1986, he succeeded Bai Koblo Pathbana II and was crowned the 44th Paramount Chief of Marampa Chiefdom.[1] He ruled from his seat at Lunsar, Port Loko District, Sierra Leone.[1][3]

Alie Koblo Queen Kabia II
44th Paramount Chief of Marampa
PredecessorBai Koblo Pathbana II
SuccessorBai Koblo Queen Kabia II
BornMarampa, Masimera Chiefdom, Sierra Leone
Died16 December 1997
HouseKoblo
ReligionIslam
Koblo
Royal house
Parent familyKabia
CountrySierra Leone
Place of originMarampa, Masimera Chiefdom, Sierra Leone
FounderKekelay Kaba[1]
TitlesParamount Chief
Connected membersBai Koblo Pathbana II
Ella Koblo Gulama
Soccoh Kabia
Connected familiesGulama
HeirloomsStaff
Estate(s)Marampa, Masimera Chiefdom, Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Civil War

In 1991, the Sierra Leone Civil War broke out. The National Provisional Ruling Council (NPRC) deposed Chief Koblo and seized Marampa Chiefdom in order to control the iron ore mine.[3]

Chief Koblo was in exile until 2002 when he was reinstated.[3]

Legacy

He was succeeded by his son Osman Ali Kabia assumed the regnal name Bai Koblo Queen Kabia II. He is regarded as one of the richest men in Sierra Leone name="Harvard" />[3][4]

Further reading

References
  1. "The Chiefdoms of Sierra Leone - Harvard University - PDF Free Download". propertibazar.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-14. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  2. "Kabia Family Aggrieved". www.exclusivenewspaper.com. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
  3. "Marampa SLOEDP". Sierra Leone Open Elections Data Platform. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
  4. "Court Orders Paramount Chief To Pay Rokel Bank Le4.2Bn. – Global Times News". Retrieved 2018-07-31.


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