Oba Palace

5 Egabor8 Multimedia - a year ago

Best place to experience our rich culture, Beautiful cultural display and fun place to learn about the Edo kingdom history. If I have my chance I will be visiting everyday but unfortunately I have to go on ceremonials days. I love Benin people and their rich culture. Long live the Benin King

Oba ghato kpere..... ise ????

5 Gift Olivia Samuel - 2 years ago

The Oba title was created for the Head of State (Emperor) of the Benin Empire at some time between 1180 and 1300.

The Oba of Benin's palace is the palace of the Oba and the present Oba is the Oba Ewuare II (born October 20, 1953) and was crowned the Oba of Benin on 20 October 2016.

He is the 40th Oba. Visiting the palace, there are a lot of protocols to follow as greetings to the Oba is not a joke. Everyone must kneel to greet the Oba

5 Felix O - a year ago

The Palace is the administrative quarters and residence of the oba of benin. The current Oba is his Royal Majesty, Omo N'Oba Ewuare II.

The palace is a revered traditional milieu. It is a preservation of the benin culture. With a guided tour one can learn about the history of the Palace, the Obas and the Benin monarchy. It is a sacred place and has dos and don'ts which includes no wearing of black, no carrying of palm fruits, no whistling, no dogs

5 Zyon Michael - 2 months ago

Keeps the tradition alive even in this 21 century. I'll give this place a 5 star, deserves it for still preserving the traditional look.

5 Fidelia Akihomi - 3 years ago

1. Eweka I (about 1200 A.D.) He created the Uzama. They were six in number in his time. He made Uzama hereditary titles.

2. Uwakhuahen

3. Ehenmihen

4. Ewedo (about 1255 A.D.)
He removed the seat of government from Usama to the present palace. Built the first prison which was named after him.

5, Oguola (about 1280 A.D.) He ordered the digging of the first moat round Benin City to keep out enemies. He also introduced Brass casting to Benin.

6. Edoni (about 1295 A.D.)

7. Udagbedo (about 1299 A.D.) The Ga of present-day Ghana migrated from Benin during his reign.

8. Ohen (about 1334 A.D.) The paralyzed Oba who killed his lyase for spying on the Oba's deformity and was himself stoned to death.

9. Ogbeka (about 1370 A.D.) The Urhobos migrated from Benin during his reign to Abraka and environs. No doubt they call the Binis Ikhuo'roka (the people of Eka) after the King.

10. Orobiru (about 1400 A.D.)

11. Uwaifiokun (about l432 A.D.)

12. Ewuare, the Great (about 1440 A great magician, physician, traveler A.D.) and warrior. Constructed Akpakpava Street and the inner-most city wall.

13. Ezoti (about 1473 A.D.) Reigned for only 14 days.

14. Olua (about 1473 A.D.) Father of Iginuan who left Benin to settle at Ode-itsekiri and later became the Olu of Itsekiris.

15. Ozolua the Conqueror. (about 1481 A.D.) Conquered Ondo and ljebu-Ode. Father of Aruanran the giant Prince. Father of Alani of Idoani, Olokpe of Okpe, Olowo of Owo, Eze of Aboh and Uguan of Ora.

16. Esigie (about 1504 A.D.) European connection with the kingdom became stronger during his reign. Portuguese missionary activities were encouraged. Created a school of Astrology (Iwoki) and could speak the Portuguese language. Onitsha was founded by people who emigrated from Benin.

17. Orhogbua (about I550 A.D.) Created a camp (Eko) now known as Lagos.

18. Ehengbuda (about 1578 A.D.) English explorers visited Benin.

19. Ohuan (about 1606 A.D.) He was a great herbalist.

20. Ahenzae (about 1641 A.D.) Portuguese missionary activities passed on to Benin Native fathers called Ohensa.

21. Akenzae (about I661 A.D.) Encouraged Portuguese missionary activities.

22. Akengboi (about 1669 A.D.)

23. Akenkpaye (about 1675 A.D.)

24. Akengbedo (about 1684 A.D.) Missionary activities encouraged. More Binis joined the Christian faith.

25. Oreoghene (about 1689 A.D.) Emissaries from Pope Pius xii visited Benin in 1692.

26. Ewuakpe (about 1700 A.D.) Passed a law that no one except the Oba's eldest son should wear a crown.

27. Ozuere (about 1712 A.D.) Reigned for one year.

28. Akenzua I (about 1713) Father of Obi of Issele-Uku. Era of peace and prosperity.

29. Eresoyen (about 1735 A.D.) Introduced the idea of banking. Built a house called Owigho (Bank) Invented Ivory flutes and introduced Odudua masquerade.

30. Akengbuda (1750 A.D.) Obi of Ubulu-Uku murdered Adesuwa which led to the Oboro war and the subsequent defeat of UbuluUku. A French captain J. F. Landolphe visited Benin during his reign (1769 and 1787).

31. Obanosa (about 1804 A.D.) Reputed for the long years he stayed as Edaiken of Uselu before being crowned.

32. Ogbebo (about 1816 A.D.) Reigned for 8 months.

33. Osemwede (1816-1847) Akure punitive expedition (1818) English and Italian explorers visited Benin.

34. Adolo (1848-1888) Established Ekiadolo. Sir Beecroft visited Benin City(1851). Benin came under the British protectorate in 1885.

35. Ovonramwen (1888-1914) Confrontation with the British which led to the war of 1897. Deported to Calabar September 13, 1897, where he lived until 1914.

36. Eweka II (1914-1933) Built the present palace.

37. Akenzua II (1933-1978) Earl of Plymouth visited Benin City on February 24, 1935. Edo College established 1937.

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5 NOEL OSAMEDE UYI - 2 weeks ago

Even though i couldn't enter because we where in a hurry that day,it was great to see the pride of our heritage