The question of the “youngest king in Nigeria” is a matter of ongoing interest, and the title can change. However, based on recent reports, there are two monarchs frequently mentioned, with one generally considered the youngest:

The title of the youngest king in Nigeria is often attributed to His Royal Majesty, Akubuisi Okonkwo, the Olame II of Iyiora Anam Kingdom in Anambra State.

• He was crowned as the traditional ruler of his community in 2020 at the age of 10 years old, succeeding his late father.

Another notable young monarch is:

• His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyeoba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, the 45th Arujale of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State. He ascended the throne in 2019 at the age of 16.

It is worth noting the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, HRM Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi I (born in 1977), who holds the distinction of being crowned at the world’s youngest age for a crowned monarch (just 28 months old) as recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1981. He is no longer the youngest current ruler by age, but he is the one who began his reign at the earliest age.