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By 1975 the Republic of Dahomey changed its name to the People's Republic of Benin. [3] The People's Revolutionary Party of Benin (PRPB) remained in complete power until the beginning of the 1990s. Kérékou, encouraged by France and other democratic powers, convened a national conference that introduced a new democratic constitution and held ...
According to Benin oral history, Aruan was a giant who could sweep the city of Benin using palm tree. [2] Sometimes spelt as Arhuanran or Aruanran, Aruan was destined to be an Oba of Benin Kingdom but the circumstances surrounding his birth meant that he lost the throne to his younger brother who was born the same day. [3]
Printable version; In other projects ... History of Benin; History of the Kingdom of Dahomey: Early history; Great Ardra. c. 1100–1724 ... People's Republic of ...
The names Benin and Bini are Portuguese corruptions, ultimately from the word Ubini, which came into use during the reign of Oba (ruler) Ewuare, c. 1440. Ubini is an Edo word meaning 'livable', used by Pa Idu, the progenitor of the Edo people, to describe the area found as a livable locale during their sojourn from lower Egypt.
The royal arts of the Benin Kingdom of southern region Nigeria affirm the centrality of the Oba, or divine king, portraying his divine nature. While recording the kingdom's significant historical events and the Oba's involvement with them, they also initiate the Oba's interactions with the supernatural and honor his deified ancestors, forging a continuity that is vital to the kingdom's well-being.
Egharevba later translated his book into English, titling it A Short History of Benin. [5] [7] He revised and expanded the content, adding more details and sources. [9] The book was published in 1934 by the Church Mission Society Press in Lagos. [6] [10] [11] The book was the first English-language history of Benin authored by a native. [11]
Odoligie was the twenty-fourth Ogiso of the Kingdom of Igodomigodo (later known as Benin) who ruled from 1070 to 1085 AD. [1] Succeeding his father Oriagba, he is known for his leadership in warfare and administrative changes. [2] He is credited with founding the Benin army and leading campaigns aimed at unifying the kingdom and addressing ...
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