King Jaja of Opobo

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:advocatesFor trade rights
gptkbp:associated_with palm oil trade
Opobo Festival
gptkbp:born 1821
gptkbp:celebrates statues
gptkbp:challenges British_traders
gptkbp:children many children
gptkbp:contributedTo cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact Nigerian_history
gptkbp:died 1891
gptkbp:diplomaticRelations with_European_powers
gptkbp:encouraged cultural_exchange
gptkbp:established Opobo_Council
Opobo_as_a_trading_port
gptkbp:foughtIn slave trade
gptkbp:founded Opobo City
gptkbp:historical_significance African_resistance_to_colonialism
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Jaja of Opobo
gptkbp:influenced economic development
regional politics
British_colonial_policies
modern_Nigerian_leaders
gptkbp:inspiration artworks
Nigerian_nationalism
gptkbp:internationalRelations across_West_Africa
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of Nigerian_folklore
gptkbp:is_involved_in community development
politics
gptkbp:is_known_for entrepreneurship
philanthropy
strategic alliances
wealth accumulation
his contributions to society
resistance_against_British_colonization
gptkbp:is_recognized_for leadership skills
local chiefs
gptkbp:knownFor trade and diplomacy
gptkbp:led_to Opobo_resistance_movement
gptkbp:legacy Opobo_Kingdom's_independence
gptkbp:migration gptkb:Sierra_Leone
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Igbo
gptkbp:nickname Jaja of Opobo
gptkbp:portrayedBy literature
gptkbp:predecessor King_Dappa
gptkbp:promoted education
local governance
gptkbp:reign Opobo_Kingdom
gptkbp:respondsTo gptkb:Nigeria
gptkbp:spouse several wives
gptkbp:successor King_Jaja's_son
gptkbp:supported local artisans
gptkbp:title King