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How to impress your courtiers : a lesson from the kingdom of Benin
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The Eben, seen in the hands of these royal figures on a Benin bronze plaque, represents authority and respect. It remains a central emblem in Edo royal traditions.
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How to impress your courtiers : a lesson from the kingdom of Benin
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How to impress your courtiers : a lesson from the kingdom of Benin
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PALACE PUBLICATION: NO IYEKI GENERAL/IYALOJA IN BENIN KINGDOM!!! Thereβs no such thing as Iyaloja or Iyeki-General in Benin Kingdom or Edo land, the Oba in this palace publication advises both those parading themselves as iyeki general and the state govt not to involve themselves
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Visit of the Earl of Plymouth (Right) to the Oba of Benin, Oba Akenzua II.
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She traded at Oba Market in the ancient Benin Kingdom during the reigns of Oba Uwaifiokun and Oba Ewuare the Great.
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Emotan of Benin β 15th century, Iyeki of the Benin Kingdom.
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"I came one day and she had locked my door. She said i don't have right to perform my duties as Iyeki. She brought Ayelala twice to swear at the market. When an Iyeki dies, It is our customs to wait for three years before choosing a new one" - Iyeki of New Benin Market (Ekiedo)
"The position of Iyeki was vacant. I am here to inaugurate all the market leaders of the various local governments and Pastor Josephine as the leader of the state" - Folashade Tinubu-Ojo
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Sir Victor Efosa Uwaifo, Benin-born genius, Musician, Sculptor, Writer and innovator struck gold with βJoromiβ, The first Nigerian musician to win golden record in Nigeria, West Africa.
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