Tag: #BeninKingdom
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EHOR, EDO STATE – In what has been described as a historic and symbolic visit, the Ohen Nukomi, a revered spiritual leader in the Benin Kingdom, alongside elders of the Ehor community, paid a courtesy visit to the Acting Chairman of Uhunmwonde Local Government Area, Hon. Austin Rotimi Imafidon, at the Uhunmwonde Council Secretariat in…
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Centuries before Europe began its industrial revolution, the ancient Benin Kingdom in present-day Edo State had already perfected a metal-casting tradition so advanced that modern historians still struggle to explain its precision. Today, these masterpieces — known globally as the Benin Bronzes — stand as a testament to African creativity, innovation, and spiritual depth. From…
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In the heart of the ancient Benin Kingdom, the Emorho Festival stands as one of the most profound and symbolic traditions — a sacred moment when the people pause to honor the earth and thank the ancestors before tasting the fruits of their labor. This age-long festival, deeply rooted in the customs of the Edo…