Today in History: Nigeria’s known longest monarch on the throne, Mazi Kanu Oji (Eze Aro), ruled for 73yrs (1914-1987)

His Majesty, the late Mazi Kanu Oji - CFR, CON, OBE - the Eze Aro, Nigeria’s longest monarch to ever reign in history.

His Majesty, Mazi Kanu Oji, ascended the throne of Eze Aro in 1914 and joined the Aro ancestors in 1987, thus ruling for 73 years continuously. The world monarchy history has it that the late Eze Aro, Mazi Kanu Oji holds the world record of the longest monarch to ever reign, followed by Emperor Hiro Hito of Japan.

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Deji Sadiq, a.k.a DEJI OF LAGOS is a LASU trained Economist turned freelance journalist, a Blogger, an information strategist, a public affairs analyst and a committed activist with a passion for equal opportunities.