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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 ...
[1] Eweka, raised by Evian, became the first Oba of Benin and initiated efforts to expand his influence and authority. However, he encountered resistance from indigenous chiefs, particularly Ogiamien III, who contested Eweka's legitimacy to succeed the Ogiso dynasty. Ogiamien III, who claimed descent from the first Ogiso, Igodo, commanded a ...
Uwakhuahen, along with Idu and Ehenmihen, were the progeny of Eweka I. As per oral tradition, following the death of Eweka I, the Uzama resolved that one of his sons should be inaugurated as the new Oba. They favoured Uwakhuahen over his elder brother Idu, who was the rightful heir according to the principle of primogeniture. [1]
Ovonramwen, Oba of Benin from 1888- January 1898 An Oba on horseback with attendants from 16th century An Oba of Benin from the late 17th century. The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people.
Ewedo was born by a woman who was said to be the wife of a chief in Benin Kingdom. [7] She was impregnated by Ehenmihen, the son of Oba Eweka I. [8] To avoid trouble with the chief, she was sold as a slave to an Ilaje man from Ugho-Mahin, who freed her when he discovered that she was pregnant. [9]
The Kingdom of Benin, [2] also known as Great Benin or Benin Kingdom is a kingdom within what is now considered southern Nigeria. [3] It has no historical relation to the modern republic of Benin, [4] which was known as Dahomey from the 17th century until 1975.
Igodomigodo is the original name of the Benin Kingdom used by its own inhabitants (nowadays known as the Edo people of Nigeria).. According to Edo oral history, Igodomigodo [1] was the name given to the kingdom by Igodo, the first ogiso (King), who founded the first dynasty of what would later be known as the Benin Empire (which existed from around 1180 until 1897 in the area of the present ...
Uokha is a town in Owan East, [1] a local government area of Edo state, Nigeria. It is located about 123 km northwest of Benin city the capital city. It has a population of approximately 10,000 inhabitants. [2] HISTORY. Uokha is believed to have been founded by Prince Odion the first son of Oba Eweka 1 of Benin Kingdom. [3]