Have you ever heard of the Owan people? Many people know about the Benin people and some might have heard about the Esan tribe, but not many know about other...
Did you know that there are 35 established kingdoms in Esan land? No? Well, there are. And before you start wondering how that is your cup of tea, let me...
Here is some Benin history you might not have heard. What exactly is the historic relationship between the Benin Kingdom and the Yorubas? On one side, the Yorubas are saying...
I know you have always wondered why Benin royalties cover their mouths. Please oh, it is not because their mouths are smelling. Our royals are able to buy toothpaste, thank...
The Esan people of Edo State are fascinating people. If you ask some Benin people, they have some really wonderful things to say about them. You’ve probably heard the one...
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...
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...