The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has brought an end to the seven-year-old leadership crisis in ...

When the Nigerian boxer who died while fighting in Ghana, Gabriel Olanrewaju, slumped and lost consciousness in the boxing ring in March, his 22-year-old wife, Adebusola Olanrewaju, ‘s life came ...

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Oloris—have especially sparked intense debate, backlash across social media, primarily due to accusations of infidelity.

Among its most intriguing customs is the practice of the Oba (king) and his wives covering their mouths with white ...

“It shall be well with you, your wife, and your children. Your journey to Edo, our ancestors approved it," Oba Ewuare said in Benin language. “Our ancestors brought you to restore the lost ...

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has directed Festus Osagie Aiyeki, the Enogie (Duke) of Iguogie, to oversee the affairs of the neighbouring Evbolekpen community. Evbolekpen is in Ovia North East ...

It reinterated that the Okuku was not for decorations, but strictly for Oba of Benin’s wives (Queens), noting, “it is not allowed to be used by any other woman.” The Osuma of Benin ...

The statement signed by Frank Irabor, Secretary, the Benin Traditional Council, BTC, said the Oba had on November 21, 2021 conferred posthumously the title of Iyoba on his mother, Iyoba Omo N ...

The Benin Tradition Council has banned the wearing of chieftaincy traditional costumes specifically meant for the Oba of Benin, Oba’s wives, the royal family and titled chiefs by members of the ...

The Stanley Museum of Art is now the first U.S. institution to return works to the former Benin royal family. Court officials carrying the Benin Bronzes during the restitution ceremony. Photo by ...