Publisher's Synopsis
History Is Never Complete Without The Exploits Of Great Kings And Rulers.
A popular proverb in Yoruba Land says "The king that turned a forest to a beautiful city will never be forgotten so is the one that turned the city into an inhabitable place". This is an intriguing story of a truly legendary Yoruba King and political leader in the early days of Nigeria's political Independence. Who is Sir Olateru Olagbegi II, the Olowo Of Owo? With so many wives and more than 160 children, how did he manage? What are the secret of his doggedness despite all tribulations? Is his dethronement justifiable? 25 years after dethronement, he came back as the natural ruler of the same town. How did he achieve such an incredible stunt? Find the answers on the pages of this book
