Alie Koblo Queen Kabia II

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Alie Koblo Queen Kabia II
44th Paramount Chief of Marampa
Predecessor Bai Koblo Pathbana II
SuccessorBai Koblo Queen Kabia II
BornMarampa, Masimera Chiefdom, Sierra Leone
Died16 December 1997
House Koblo
Religion Islam
Koblo
Royal house
Parent familyKabia
CountrySierra Leone
Place of originMarampa, Masimera Chiefdom, Sierra Leone
FounderKekelay Kaba [1]
Titles Paramount Chief
Connected members Bai Koblo Pathbana II
Ella Koblo Gulama
Soccoh Kabia
Connected familiesGulama
HeirloomsStaff
Estate(s)Marampa, Masimera Chiefdom, Sierra Leone

Alie Koblo Queen Kabia II (born Alhaji Alie Osman Kabia) was a Sierra Leonean paramount chief. [1] [2] In 1986, he succeeded Bai Koblo Pathbana II and was crowned the 44th Paramount Chief of Marampa Chiefdom. [1] He ruled from his seat at Lunsar, Port Loko District, Sierra Leone. [1] [3]

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Sierra Leone Civil War

In 1991, the Sierra Leone Civil War broke out. The National Provisional Ruling Council (NPRC) deposed Chief Koblo and seized Marampa Chiefdom in order to control the iron ore mine. [3]

Chief Koblo was in exile until 2002 when he was reinstated. [3]

Legacy

He was succeeded by his son Osman Ali Kabia assumed the regnal name Bai Koblo Queen Kabia II. He is regarded as one of the richest men in Sierra Leone name="Harvard" /> [3] [4]

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