Oba Akintoye

Oba Akintoye became the Oba of Lagos after a succession dispute. His reign was marked by conflict with his rival Kosoko, leading to instability in the Lagos monarchy and setting the stage for British intervention.

Oba Akintoye was deposed from the throne of Lagos by his rival Kosoko. Akintoye fled to Badagry and sought assistance from the British to regain his throne, leading to increased British involvement in Lagos affairs.

Oba Akintoye was restored to the throne of Lagos with British military assistance. The British bombarded Lagos and defeated Kosoko's forces, establishing Akintoye as a British-backed ruler and beginning the colonial era in Lagos.