The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people. The then Kingdom of Benin (not to be confused with the modern-day and unrelated Republic of Benin, which was then known as Dahomey) [1] has continued to be mostly populated by the Edo (also known as Benin ethnic group).

In the following article, Collins Edigin, a historian at the University of Benin in Benin City, Nigeria, describes the rule of the Obas of Benin, a continuous dynasty of the West African state of Benin (now in present-day Nigeria) that began in the 13th Century and is one of the oldest in the world.

Nov 12, 2016 · Who is the Oba of Benin Kingdom in Nigeria and why is he so important to so many people?

Oct 22, 2024 · The Oba of Benin is more than a traditional king. He is a keeper of one of the most powerful kingdoms in the history of Africa. The Oba’s throne is embedded with the ideas of power, culture, and existence of time immemorial in the ancient Benin Kingdom located in what is now Edo State, Nigeria.

The story of Oba Ewuakpe has been engagingly told in J. U. Egharevba’s Short History of Benin. When this Oba became the ruler of the Empire he was saddled with two disadvantages which made him at first unable to handle and manage absolute power, to his own advantage and the good of the people.

3 days ago · Benin’s kingdom originated in the 900s when the Edo people arrived in West Africa’s rainforests. By the 1400s, they had established a prosperous kingdom led by the Oba, a formidable ruler. The Obas resided in magnificent palaces adorned with gleaming brass.

Sep 25, 2024 · The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler of the Benin Kingdom in present-day Nigeria, dating back to the 13th century. And, the kingdom grew into a powerful empire known for its art and trade with Europeans. Notable Obas include Ewuare the Great, who expanded the kingdom and established royal traditions.

Nov 19, 2024 · The Oba of Benin is the traditional king of the Benin Kingdom. This monarchy has existed for over 800 years, beginning in the 13th century. The Oba is a cultural leader and is seen as a divine figure among the Edo people.

5 days ago · 1. Title of the Monarch: The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and monarch of the Benin Kingdom, located in present-day Edo State, Nigeria. 2. Current Oba: The current Oba of Benin is Oba Ewuare II, who ascended the throne on October 20, 2016. 3.

Sep 17, 2023 · The Edo people and all Edoid people consider the Oba of Benin as their traditional ruler and custodian of their culture. The Edo population primarily inhabits the Kingdom of Benin (different from the modern-day Republic of Benin, formerly known as Dahomey).