Category: Lifestyle & Culture
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Edo’s Crown and Its Enduring Influence The Oba of Benin has always been more than a traditional monarch. In modern Edo society, the Oba is a custodian of culture, a mediator of conflicts, and a force for community development. With centuries of royal heritage behind him, Oba Ewuare II has transformed the throne into a…
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Edo State is poised to cement its place as a hub of cultural tourism in Nigeria, thanks to its vibrant festivals that celebrate history, tradition, and community spirit. In 2025, festivals like Igue, Ugie, and other traditional celebrations are attracting increasing attention from both local and international tourists, showcasing the rich heritage of the Edo…
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More than 25 years after his passing, Archbishop Benson Andrew Idahosa remains the single most influential Christian figure in Edo State and one of the greatest Pentecostal voices Africa has ever produced. Every Sunday, across Benin City, Auchi, Ekpoma, Uromi and beyond, Idahosa’s teachings, ministry patterns and revival spirit continue to define how churches worship…
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Edo State remains one of Nigeria’s most spiritually vibrant regions, home to some of the country’s largest congregations and most influential Christian ministries. Every Sunday, tens of thousands of worshippers gather across Benin City, Auchi, Ekpoma and beyond to worship, learn and experience powerful ministries rooted in rich Edo Christian heritage. For 2025, EdoCelebrities.com presents…
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The Eziobe Traditional Council (ETC) of Igarra, in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, has hailed Governor Monday Okpebholo for his exceptional leadership, inclusive governance and remarkable developmental achievements within his first year in office. In a statement at the council’s meeting in Igarra, the traditional rulers extolled the governor for demonstrating a…
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The royal influence of the Oba of Benin continues to shape Edo’s cultural identity — not just through palace traditions, but in the modern creative spaces of film, art, music, and fashion. Today, a new generation of Edo youths is drawing inspiration from centuries of royal heritage, reimagining ancient symbols into modern artistic expressions. From…
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The 25th National Council Meeting on Women Affairs has officially commenced in Benin City, Edo State, organized by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development under the leadership of Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, FSI. This year’s Council, themed “Strengthening Systems and Deepening Social Impact: Advancing the Renewed Hope Social Agenda for Women, Children, the…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a high-level Presidential Committee to resolve ongoing issues surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Edo State, and to create a sustainable framework for preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage. The initiative, announced on Tuesday, reflects the administration’s renewed commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s artefacts and historical identity…
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Edo State is set to make history with the first-ever Edo Carnival 2025, a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and creativity that will light up the state from December 21st to 26th. Powered by the Edo State Government (@edostategovt), this six-day cultural fiesta promises to be an unforgettable experience — bringing together the heartbeat of…
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The controversy surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City has deepened following new revelations and public questions over the project’s funding, ownership, and transparency. In a statement credited to Ifaluyi-Isibor, he disclosed that the project was initially named EMOWAA (Edo Museum of West African Art) because former Governor Godwin Obaseki wanted…