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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 ...
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.
The traditional state of Ketu is a historical Yoruba kingdom located in Present-day parts of southwestern Nigeria and southeast Republic of Benin. In the Yoruba language , the word Oba means king or ruler .
Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi, also called Overami, was the thirty-fifth Ọba of the Kingdom of Benin reigning from c. 1888 – c. 1897, up until the British punitive expedition. Born circa 1857, he was the son of Ọba Adọlọ .
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 transition from the Ogiso monarchy to the Oba Dynasty was a significant turning point in the history of the Benin Kingdom. Following the period of instability and the rejection of Evian's attempt to establish his own dynasty, the people of Benin sent emissaries to Ife to request a prince who could restore order and legitimacy to their throne.
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]
Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin. The Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin is notable as the home of the Oba of Benin and other royals. [1] [2] 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 ...