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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.
Eheneden Erediauwa, [4] as he was known before becoming Oba of Benin, attended Edo College in Benin City from 1965 to 1967 and Immaculate Conception College from 1968 to 1970. He got his A-Level Certificate from South Thames College, London.
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 ...
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.
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.
Alonge's work spans half a century and records the reigns of Oba Akenzua II (1933–1978) and Oba Erediauwa (1979–2016). Alonge photographed the political and social events surrounding the royal palace, including the royal wives and children, visiting dignitaries and politicians, and annual festivals and court ceremonies.
Oba Ogbebo's rule, however, was short-lived, lasting only eight months. During this brief period, he faced challenges to his reign from supporters of Prince Eredia-uwa, who believed he was the rightful heir. [5] Initially, Oba Ogbebo maintained power with the support of his mother and influential chiefs. [3]
Born: Oba Erediauwa I, Nigerian civil servant, and ceremonial ruler of the Benin Empire and the Edo people in the Edo State of Nigeria from 1979 until his death in 2016; as Solomon Akenzua in Benin City (d. 2016)