Nigerian city founders

Sultan of Sokoto

Ọ̀rànmíyàn, () also known as Ọranyan, was a legendary Yoruba king from the kingdom of Ile-Ife, and the founder of the Benin Kingdom and the Oyo Empire. Although he was the youngest of the descendants of Oduduwa, he became the prime heir of Oduduwa upon his return to claim his grandfather's throne.

ruler of Ife (c.Mid-14th century)

Nigerian traditional state leader