Tag: #EdoHeritage
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OBA EWUARE II KICKS OFF 2025 IQUE FESTIVAL WITH ANCIENT UGIERHOBA RITE
The mighty Oba of Benin, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, lit the spark for the 2025 Igue festival Monday with the time-honored Ugierhoba ceremony at the sacred Ugharhoba enclave in the palace—bridging ancestral spirits to modern Benin vibes through solitary prayers, family tributes and ritual sacrifices that recharge the kingdom’s soul. Chief Press Secretary Osaigbovo Iguobaro…
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EACHI SUPPORTS OBA EWUARE II ON MARKET LEADERSHIP IN BENIN KINGDOM
Edo Art and Cultural Heritage Institute (EACHI) backs Oba Ewuare II’s stance that the Iye-Eki is the sole traditional market leader in Benin. EACHI stresses the importance of preserving cultural norms and warns against imposing outside leadership. The group praises the Oba’s defense of tradition and commends Edo market women for opposing the Iyaloja concept.…
