Ozolua
unknown - c.1504
ba Ozolua was famed for his expansion of the Benin Kingdom. After he became oba in the 1480s, he was committed to expanding the boundaries of the kingdom both the east and west. His military escapades earned him the title ‘the Conqueror' and he claimed to have won over 200 battles against neighbouring states. Ozolua is also credited with being the one of the first obas to make contact with the Portuguese who were exploring Africa during this period. Trade between Benin and Portugal was welcomed by Ozolua and he