The Benin Tradition Council has banned the wearing of chieftaincy traditional costumes specifically meant for the Oba of Benin, Oba’s wives, the royal family and titled chiefs by members of the public ...

Oba Ehengbuda Spent most of his reign stopping rebellions led by local chiefs. Image caption, This brass plaque shows the Oba, or King, of Benin and his attendants. Why do you think the Oba is ...

Nollywood actress Precious Osayande has defended the Oba of Benin's ban on wearing sacred costumes at ceremonies by people ...

In his remarks to the Oba, Ambassador Igali reflected on the historical significance of the Benin throne and its deep connection to the peoples of the Niger Delta. He emphasized the region’s ...

This is a Benin bronze. It was cast by one of the Oba’s metalworkers to ... The Iweguae association looked after his palace. The Obas had more than one wife. The Ibiwe association looked after ...