Ginuwa I
| Olu Ginuwa | |
|---|---|
| Ódìhí N’amẹ, Ọba N’amẹ, Olú of Iwere | |
Portrait of Olu Ginuwa first of his name | |
| Reign | c. 1480 – c. 1510 (estimated) |
| Coronation | c. 1480 |
| Successor | Olu Ijijen |
| Born | Unknown Udo, Kingdom of Benin |
| Died | c. 1510 (estimated) Warri Kingdom, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Urowoli of Ureju |
| Issue | Olu Ijijen, Olu Irame |
| House | Oranmiyan ruling house |
| Father | Oba Olua |
| Mother | Olori (Owo) |
| Religion | Traditional Itsekiri beliefs |
| Occupation | Traditional Ruler |
Olu Ginuwa (also known as Iginuwa) was an Itsekiri king who was the first Olu of Warri. He was the eldest son of Oba Olua, the 14th Oba of Benin (1473–1480 A.D.) and Heir Apparent to the throne of the Great Benin Kingdom. He migrated from Benin Kingdom and was crowned the first Olu of Warri. He reigned for a period of 30 years. He reigned from 1480 to 1510. He was succeeded by his son, Olu Ijijen (Ogbowuru). Another of his sons, Olu Irame took over as king after Olu Ijijen joined his ancestors.
Ginuwa (c. 1445 – c. 1510) was a Benin prince and the founder of the Kingdom of Warri (also known as Ale-Iwere), serving as its first Olu from around 1480 until his death. He was the eldest son of Oba Olua, the 14th Oba of Benin (r. 1473–1480), and grandson of Oba Ewuare (r. 1440–1473). Ginuwa's migration from Benin established an independent kingdom for the Itsekiri people, marking a pivotal event in the region's history.