Tag: Cultural Pride


  • Evẹ́n Festival: Pride, Strength, and Tradition on Display Before the Oba of Benin

    Evẹ́n is more than just a display of entertainment—it is a celebration of strength, honor, and tradition in Edo State. Taking place before the Oba of Benin, this festival showcases young men testing courage against courage and skill against skill. Unlike modern competitions, Evẹ́n is not about prizes or recognition. Instead, it is a performance…

  • Throwback: Edo College Athletes Run Barefoot at Motspur Park, London (1978)

    In 1978, seven young athletes from Edo College, Benin City, were captured in a powerful moment of focus and pride — running barefoot during a warm-up session at Motspur Park, South-West London. The black-and-white photo, now a rare historical gem, freezes more than just motion; it tells a story of discipline, heritage, and the unbreakable…