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Erediauwa was born on 22 June 1923, son of Oba Akenzua II. Before being crowned he was known as Prince Solomon Aiseokhuoba Igbinoghodua Akenzua. He attended Government College, Ibadan (1939–1945), then Yaba College, before going to King's College, Cambridge to study Law and Administration. He joined the Eastern Nigeria Civil Service in 1957 ...
The Oba's wives, at his coronation in 2016 Procession of high priests at the coronation in 2016. Ewuare II chose his name as tribute to the 15th-century Ewuare I. [6] Since his ascension to the throne, Ewuare II worked closely with Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo State from 2016 to 2024. [7]
His chosen title was founded on the name Ere, relating to Oba Eresonye who is traditionally considered to be an incredibly wealthy Oba. [1] Akenzua's descendants include his daughter Princess Elizabeth Olowu, grandson Oba Ewuare II, great-grandson Crown Prince Ezelekhae Ewuare, granddaughter Peju Layiwola, and grandson Thompson Iyamu among ...
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Oba Ewedo was victorious and established his palace at the site of the battle. Ewedo recognised Ogiamien III as a chief under his kingship. The battle and its aftermath have been reenacted in the coronation rituals of the subsequent Obas of Benin, as a symbol of the historical and traditional enmity between the Oba and the Ogiamien family.
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Oba Osemwende, born circa 1780 as Prince Eredia-uwa, was the son of Oba Obanosa and his wife. [9] He had a younger brother named Ogbebo. [9] [10] While some accounts ascribe personality traits to their names, with Eredia-uwa described as gentle, kind, generous, and peace-loving, and Ogbebo characterised as violent, cruel, greedy, and warlike, these descriptions remain speculative.
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