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  • Oba of Benin Reenacts Age-Long Emorho, Renews Bond With Ancestral Relations From Issele-Uku

    Oba of Benin Reenacts Age-Long Emorho, Renews Bond With Ancestral Relations From Issele-Uku

    A Historic Reunion Rooted in Ancestry and Tradition In a remarkable display of cultural continuity and unity, the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has reenacted the age-long Emorho ceremony, symbolizing renewed ancestral ties between the Benin Kingdom and Issele-Uku, a historical community in present-day Delta State. The…

  • Why the Oba of Benin Remains the Most Respected Traditional Ruler in Africa

    Why the Oba of Benin Remains the Most Respected Traditional Ruler in Africa

    When it comes to royalty in Africa, one throne stands tall above the rest — the Oba of Benin. Deeply rooted in history, culture, and spirituality, the Oba of Benin is not just a monarch but also a symbol of unity, power, and tradition. Edo people at home and abroad hold the institution in high…