Tag: Benin History
-
The Prince Who Became a Legend Deep within the heart of Edo State, near the ancient walls of Udo, lies a lake that locals still call sacred — Odighi N’Udo. But behind its calm waters lives one of the most dramatic and mysterious stories in Benin history: the legend of Aruahan of Udo, the warrior…
-
The Oba of Benin is more than a king — he is the heartbeat of Edo identity, the living custodian of a civilization that once stood as one of Africa’s most advanced empires. For centuries, the Benin throne has remained a sacred institution symbolizing unity, justice, and continuity among the Edo people. Ancient Roots of…
-
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…