From the soccer field to the throne: How one alumnus became the king of his homeland

Photo of Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri
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Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri

One Case Western Reserve University alumnus has come a long way since playing soccer on DiSanto Field: He was crowned king of his homeland.

On Aug. 21, Ogiame Atuwatse III was crowned the 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom—king of the Itsekiri people in Delta State, Nigeria.

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