Benin was a large and varied kingdom. Some people lived in villages ... Town chiefs ruled the ordinary people. The first great Queen Mother or 'Iyoba' was Queen Idia, the mother of Oba Esigie.

The Itsekiri Community in Benin has extended its heartfelt condolences to His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, and the entire Benin Kingdom, following the ...

Isoton is a traditional rite of the procession in memory of the departed person’s spirit in Benin Kingdom ... prayers for the repose of the soul of Queen mother, Iyoba Omo N’ikuoyemwen ...

The Itsekiri community in Benin City has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Queen Mother, Iyoba Omo N’Ikuoyemwen Iyoba Ewuare II. In a heartfelt condolence message, Chief ...