Tag: #ObaEwuareII
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OBA OF BENIN LEADS UGE EMOBO RITE TO BANISH EVIL FORCES
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, commanded a powerful spiritual cleanse Sunday during the Ugie Emobo rite one of the Igue festival crown jewels symbolizing the ancient takedown of giant Prince Idubor (Aruan) in Udo by Prince Osawe, who became Oba Esigie, warding off dark spirits with dances, drums and…
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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.…
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OBA OF BENIN TO COMMENCE NEW YAM EATING AFTER PALACE CEREMONY
After two weeks of fasting and prayers, Benin Kingdom ushers in new yam season for peace and harvest. The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has announced that the Benin Kingdom will begin eating new yams on September 30 following a palace ceremony. This marks the end of a two-week fasting and prayer period held for…
