A procession of the Ekasa dancers will dance across various Queen mothers’ traditional worship sites, including Iyoba Ikuoyemwen’s statue at Five Junction in Benin. Oba Ewuare II Oba Ewuare II, the ...
The ancient Ekasa performance yesterday, in honour of Queen Mother, Iyoba Omo N’ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare II, ended the first part of funeral rites, which lasted for 14 days. The colourful Ekasa ...
In the heart of Nigeria's Edo State lies the ancient Benin Kingdom, a monarchy steeped in rich cultural heritage and traditions. Among its most intriguing customs is the practice of the Oba (king) and ...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has granted Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, full ownership rights to returned stolen artefacts. Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS), in a statement on Sunday, ...