@beyond.naija: In 1965, Lagos crowned Oba Adeyinka Oyekan II, who would reign for 38 years. Before the crown, he was a pharmacist and a sergeant in the 81st (West African) Division in World War II. He took the throne after the death of Oba Adeniji Adele II in 1964, during a crisis in the western region. He was the second Christian Oba of Lagos and is remembered as a pacifist and a bridge builder. He reigned until his passing on 1 March 2003. 🎥 Film narrated and produced by Chief Olu Holloway. Follow @BeyondNaija for more Nigerian history. #BeyondNaija #NigerianHistory #Lagos #ObaOfLagos #OyekanII #LagosHistory #NaijaHistory #AfricanHistory

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