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Ewuare II (born 20 October 1953) was crowned the Oba of Benin on 20 October 2016. [2] He is the thirty-ninth Oba, [ 3 ] [ a ] a title created for the Head of State (Emperor) of the Benin Empire at some time between 1180 and 1300.
Ovonramwen, Oba of Benin from 1888- January 1898 An Oba on horseback with attendants from 16th century An Oba of Benin from the late 17th century. The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people. The then Kingdom of Benin (not to be confused with the modern-day and unrelated ...
Erediauwa (22 June 1923 – April 2016) was the thirty-eighth Oba of Benin, traditional ruler of the Edo people in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. [1] Formerly known as Prince Solomon Akenzua, [2] Oba Erediauwa's full title was His Royal Majesty Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I. He was succeeded by Ewuare II. [3]
It is on record that the Oba of Benin did not declare Igbinedion as an enemy as it was widely circulated. On 13 June 2012 a palace press release informed the general public that the suspension placed on Igbinedion had been lifted. This was an affirmation that Igbinedion is still the Esama of Benin Kingdom. [3]
The palace, built by Oba Ewedo (1255–1280), is located at the heart of ancient City of Benin. It was rebuilt by Oba Eweka II (1914–1932) after the original building was destroyed during the 1897 war with the British. The Royal Palace of Oba of Benin is a celebration and preservation of the rich Benin culture. [3]
They migrated from Benin to Nsukwa. The first Obi of Nsukwa was a son of Oba Ehengbuda. Agho Obaseki's great great grand father, Prince Emokhua N’Obo was a native doctor and had a power tussle with his brother over the accession to the throne of their father, the Obi of Nsukwa and son of then Oba of Benin, Oba Ehengbuda.
Just like the Oyomesi of the old Oyo empire, the Uzama are saddled with the responsibility of crowning a new king in the Benin Kingdom (modern day Benin City). From ancient Benin History, the Uzama reign started during the Ogiso era and they consist of four chiefs which is headed by Chief Oliha. [ 1 ]
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