Jaja of Opobo
King Jaja of Opobo was a prominent 19th-century Nigerian king and a significant figure in the palm oil trade. He founded the city of Opobo and established it as a powerful trading center, resisting British colonial influence until his eventual exile in 1891, which marked a pivotal moment in the history of resistance against colonial rule in Nigeria.
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King Jaja of Opobo is referenced as a significant traditional ruler in Nigeria's history.
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