150th Anniversary of Oba Kosoko: Family To Immortalise Late Monarch With Museum, Other Memorable Events

Kunle Adelabu In an attempt to immortalise Oba Kosoko, one of the prominent and historic Obas of Lagos, who reigned between  1845 and 1851, his family (descendants) is planning a memorable 150th anniversary of his demise. The controversial monarch died in April 15, 1872 and was buried on April 25, 1872 , inside the Kosoko palace (also known as ‘Oloja’ palace) located in Ereko area of Lagos. According to the family, the importance of the anniversary is to rekindle the historic importance of the monarch whose father, Oba Eshinlokun and … Continue reading 150th Anniversary of Oba Kosoko: Family To Immortalise Late Monarch With Museum, Other Memorable Events