Common names are the absolute worst; you’ve all heard of Mary, Peter and John, ewww. But they exist in every society, almost like a necessary evil. And Benin is no...
Benin City has some of the best cocktail places in Edo State and I know that is not saying much. Anyway, if you are visiting Benin for the first time,...
Igodomighodo, such a mouthful, right? Believe it or not, Benin was once upon a time called Igodomighodo and this is the story of how that changed, thank goodness. Ogiso Era...
Ring Road is the social, if not geographical, centre of the Ancient City. It is where people go to get lost, get found and get everything between. Ring Road is...
Also called the Church of the Oba of Benin and his elders, Holy Arousa Cathedral is a unique church in Benin City. When I say unique, I mean it. When...
The Okuku is one of the most popular ceremonial hairstyles to have come out of the shores of Africa. In fact, it is practically unheard of for a bride to...