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This is Africa's longest reigning monarch, Igwe Nwafor Orizu, 99


Visit the palace of Igwe Orizu iii the longest reigning monarchs in west Africa.


In the ancient city of Nnewi in Anambra state, South East Nigeria, the Nigeria longest reigning monarch holds sway, Strong and charismatic at 99, he has been the custodian of the culture and tradition of his people for 61 years and still counting. He is a monarch in whom his people are well pleased.
Yes Igwe Kenneth Onyemaeka Nnaji Orizu (Igwe Orizu III) Igwe na ejieuka, the king that goes to church.
He is the only child of her mother who died week he was born. 
His great grandfather, Igwe Orizu I, was born 1880 to igwe Iwuchukwu, who died in 1904.Igwe Orizu I became the monarch of Nnewi as the first son. 
Igwe Orizu 1, his Ozo name was Eze-Ugbonyamba the word "Ugbonyamba " means the car that drive a city. He took that title name because he is reputed to have bought and owned the first personal car in the whole Onitsha province and probably the entire Eastern Nigeria. Which made his car to be given the license number "ONE.

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