What is the royal title of the traditional monarch of the commercial riverine kingdom of Onitsha in Anambra State?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. the Obi of Onitsha
- Step 1: Onitsha on the east bank of the River Niger is governed by a traditional monarch titled the Obi of Onitsha, saluted as 'Agbogidi'. Step 2. The Obi presides over the Ndichie council of chiefs and celebrates the annual Ofala festival. Answer: the Obi of Onitsha. Why not the others: Igwe is common across Igbo towns; Eze Nri was the spiritual priest-king of Nri; Amanyanabo is the monarchical title in Ijaw kingdoms.
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