Fri. Jul 25th, 2025
Fri. Jul 25th, 2025

Lagos top monarch, Olu Epe of Epe, is dead

The Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, is dead.

He died at the age of 86.

EkoHotBlog confirmed this on Saturday morning.


The monarch was crowned in 2010 after serving as a commissioner in the Lagos Civil Service Commission.

He is the 19th ruler of Epe also known as Eko-Epe

Oba Adewale was also known as a staunch advocate for peace.

He will be buried today according to Islamist rights.

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