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Photos: 20th Olu of Warri Goes Home, as Successor Begins 90-day Seclusion

Femi Ashekun/

The late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, has begun the journey to his final resting place.

Late Olu of Wwrri, Ogiame Ikenwoli

Simultaneously, his successor, Prince Tsola Emiko, 37 year old son of Ogiame Atuwatse II, 19th Olu of Warri, who is also nephew of the deceased Olu, commenced the traditional 90-day seclusion preparatory to his formal installation.

Olu of Warri-designate, Prince Tsola Emiko.

The remains of the late Olu, accompanied by his successor, was taken by river to his ancestral home, in Ijalla, yesterday, where he will be laid to rest with his ancestors at the royal cemetery.

The boat (painted red) carrying the remains of the late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli
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