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, the Oba of Benin, ...
The two national treasures, including wooden and bronze stools, were handed over to the monarch by the National Commission for Museum and Monument (NCMM) on Friday, May 17, 2024. They were said to ...
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 ...
The Benin Kingdom, celebrated for its unparalleled cultural heritage and deep historical roots, has long been a beacon of tradition and uni­ty in Nigeria. At the apex of this ancient kingdom is the ...
The Omo N’Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, has performed the Ugie Emobo rites, which entails release of spiritual power against evil forces in the kingdom. The Ugie Emobo is one ...