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Eweka I's emphasis on the importance of rulers educated in Benin culture and traditions was a defining aspect of his legacy. [43] His father's decision to renounce his own claim to the throne, citing the cultural gap between him and the people, reinforced the idea that only someone deeply rooted in the customs and heritage of Benin could ...
Uwakhuahen was the second Oba of the Kingdom of Benin, reigning from 1235 AD to 1243 AD.He was the son of Eweka I, the initiator of the Oba dynasty and the inaugural ruler to bear the title Oba.
The book was published with the knowledge and editorial approval of Eweka II, and the materials were sourced from Benin royal court sources. [6] [8] Egharevba later translated his book into English, titling it A Short History of Benin. [5] [7] He revised and expanded the content, adding more details and sources. [9]
Aiguobasinwin Ovonramwen, Eweka II (died February 1933) was the thirty-sixth Oba of Benin, reigning from 1914 to 1933. He was the son of Ovonramwen (ruled 1888–1897), who was deposed by the British and exiled to Calabar following the British punitive expedition in Benin City in 1897.
A disgraced Missouri teacher is scheduled to enter pleas next month to 19 charges alleging she paid her underage students for sex with cash, alcohol and marijuana and then attempted to intimidate ...
The foundation of the Kingdom of Ugu, with its capital at Umoghumwun has been traced to prince (sic) Idu, the eldest son of Oba Eweka I. [3] The Uzama who regulated and influenced succession to the throne did not accept Prince Idu as successor to the throne but favoured his younger brother Prince Uwakhuahen. The Uzama conspired and requested ...
CNN asked convicted felons about their struggles, their hopes and how they feel about President-elect Donald Trump, who will return to the White House after being convicted of 34 felony charges.
Actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein is sharing how he lost 120 pounds. The 70-year-old told Page Six that his weight has always fluctuated, and weight loss medication, he added, has helped him ...