Ewuare II (born 20 October 1953) was crowned the Oba of Benin on 20 October 2016. [2] He is the 40th Oba, [3][a] a title created for the Head of State (Emperor) of the Benin Empire at …

Nov 18, 2016 · Newly crowned 40th Oba, or king, of the Benin kingdom, Oba Ewuare II , walks on a wooden bridge assisted by palace aides to perform the rite during his coronation. A palace …

Aug 3, 2022 · Following the death of the former Oba of Benin in 2016, Oba Ewuare II was enthroned as the 40th Oba of Benin on the 20th of October of the same year, which coincides …

May 18, 2023 · The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’ Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has five wives and many children. The Oba of Benin’s wives are Queen Iroghama, Princess Iyayiota, …

Jul 29, 2022 · Queen Iroghama is the first wife of HM King or Oba Ewuare ii of Benin kingdom, Nigeria. They married before he became monarch and previously held the title of Princess. …

Mar 4, 2021 · Following Ovonramwen’s death in 1913, his son Eweka II was restored to the office within a British protectorate and prioritized a renewal of artistic patronage in Benin City.

Apr 26, 2023 · The Benin Bronzes restitution saga has taken a new turn after the Nigerian government has officially recognised the Oba of Benin (Oba Ewuare II) as the owner and …

Ewuare (also Ewuare the Great or Ewuare I), originally known as Prince Ogun, was the twelfth Oba of the Benin Empire from 1440 until 1473. Ewuare became king in a violent coup against …

Oba Erediauwa took on the title and duties as traditional head of state and rightful heir of the Benin Empire when he was crowned, succeeding his father, Oba Akenzua II, in a ceremony …

Nov 24, 2024 · The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reinstated the full statutory rights of the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, abolishing the controversial traditional …