Gabaro
Oba Gabaro (original Bini name was Guobaro)[1][2] who reigned from 1669–1704 was the third Oba of Lagos, son and heir to Oba Ado, and grandson of Ashipa.[3] His siblings were Akinsemoyin, and Erelu Kuti.[4]
| Gabaro | |
|---|---|
| Oba of Lagos | |
| Reign | 1755–1760 |
| Coronation | 1755 |
| Predecessor | Ado |
| Successor | Akinsemoyin |
| Born | Lagos |
| Died | Lagos |
| Burial | |
| Issue | Eletu Kekere |
| Father | Ado |
| Religion | Ifá |
Oba of Lagos
In collaboration with the descendants of Olofin, Gabaro moved the seat of government from Iddo Island to Lagos Island and established Iga Idunganran as the Oba's residence. Like his father, Ado, he collected yearly tributes from his subjects remitted to the Oba of Benin.[5] Oba Gabaro established chieftaincy institutions and invested Olofin's descendants with chieftaincy titles, making them white cap chiefs while distinguishing Benin chiefs with silk hats.[5]
References
- Saburi Oladeni Biobaku. Sources of Yoruba history: Oxford studies in African affairs. Clarendon Press, 1973. p. 39. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- Deji Ogunremi; Biodun Adediran. Culture and society in Yorubaland. Rex Charles Publication in association with Connel Publications, 1998. p. 80. ISBN 9789782137739. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- Remi Olajumoke. The Spring of a Monarch: The Epic Struggle of King Adeyinka Oyekan II of Lagos. Lawebod Nigeria, 1990. p. 39. ISBN 9789783088504. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- Mann, Kristin (2007). Slavery and the Birth of an African City: Lagos, 1760-1900. Indiana University Press, 2007. p. 45. ISBN 9780253348845.
- Folami, Takiu. A History of Lagos, Nigeria: The Shaping of an African City. Exposition Press. p. 22. ISBN 9780682497725.
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