The traditional state of Ketu is a historical Yoruba kingdom located in Present-day parts of southwestern Nigeria and southeast Republic of Benin.
In the Yoruba language, the word Oba means king or ruler. It is also common for the rulers of the various Yoruba domains to have their own special titles. In Ketu the Oba is referred to as the Aleketu of Ketu
List of Kings of The Kingdom of Ketu
Fifty sovereigns have succeeded one another at the traditional head of Kétou since its establishment in Aro. The 51st, Oba Adedun Loyé, was presented to the population on Sunday the 25th of March, 2018 after the completion of the rites of enthronement.
Kétou was ruled by two regents during its history: Agidigbo Hungbo (1883 - 1886), then Ida, a woman (1893 - 1894).
See also
- List of rulers of the Yoruba state of Dassa
- List of rulers of the Yoruba state of Icha
- List of rulers of the Yoruba state of Oyo
- List of rulers of the Yoruba state of Sabe
- Lists of office-holders
References
- http://www.rulers.org/benitrad.html
