Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges daily chapel spring 2012. Egharevba 18931981 was a bini historian and traditional chief whose writings specialized in the history of benin kingdom. A visual history of benin city returns home more exposure. Oba akenzua ii as referred to as iso norho and osanobua nagbon. African history african culture african room black history books african royalty african tribes.
Full list of private universities in nigeria nuc accredited 2020 get over 40 books written about nigerian civil war. In 1936, oba akenzua began the movement to return to nigeria the benin bronzes stolen in the punitive benin expedition of 1897. What is the true oduduwa story as it relates to other parts of the country. We know benin history, dont write it for us prince akenzua. Speech delivered on friday, december 20, 2002 at the oba akenzua ii cultural complex, airport road, benin city on occasion of the fifth late chief dr. Posted in rhistoryporn by uibkeepr 211 points and 12 comments. Omo noba nedo uku akpolokpolo, akenzua ii january 7, 1899 june 11, 1978 was the. He was the second postcolonial oba that reigned in the kingdom between 19331978. The services of oba erediuwa are well valued and will not be.
He exhibited dignity and exerted authority over his people. They celebrate continuity, they celebrate stability amongst other events. Rare portraits reveal nigerias young and fashionable elite. Omo n oba nedo uku akpolokpolo, akenzua ii, oba of benin, was an edo king, son and heir to oba eweka ii. One of the last public appearances of oba erediauwa was his handing of red. In a photograph from 1938, oba akenzua ii, the monarch, stands. Oba of benin bendel newspaper corporation, benin city, 1981. Oba erediauwa has been writing this autobiography since 1965.
The history of benin is documented in wood carving, brass casting and oral tradition and it is authentic. A king and great grandfather, oba erediauwa of benin takes a. The two books that predicted the 2020 coronavirus outbreak 40 years and 12 years ago. Do not forget that at this time, oba erediawa was already getting old and was growing grey hair. This statue sits at the entrance of the oba akenzua cultural centre, benin city. Posted on 21092018 by historical times posted in 1938, benin, history, oba akenzua. Omo noba nedo uku akpolokpolo, akenzua ii, oba of benin, was an edo king, son and heir to oba eweka ii. More exposure a visual history of benin city returns home. These two items belonged to oba ovoranmwen and were taken to britain as part of the 1897 invasions war booty, along with other coral garments. Why newly crowned oba ewuare ii is not the 39th oba of the. Be sure to checkout the full list of historyrelated subreddits. Oba akenzua ii, the ruler of benin, in 1938 history. The oba of benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the edo people and all edoid people and head of the historic eweka dynasty of the benin empire a west african empire centred on benin city, in modernday nigeria. Born in 1899 in benin city, as crown prince godfrey edokparhogbuyunmwun basimi.
A short biography of uku akpolokpolo, omo noba nedo. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Oba akenzua ii, who ruled from 1933 until 1978, as a progressive man who refused to marry off his daughters at. Sep 17, 2014 the man who reclaimed photography from colonialisms grasp a new exhibition at the african art museum honors chief s. The benin bronzes are among africas most important works of. Previously, he variously served as a cadet administrative officer under the colonial government and a member of the cabinet office of the first independence government. During his reign, the earl of plymouth visited the city on february 24. She remembers her father, oba akenzua ii, who ruled from 1933 until.
Now his grandkids live in numerous areas of the world in europe, the united states, and africa. A short biography of uku akpolokpolo, omo n oba n edo akenzua ii, cmg, jp, lld. The man who reclaimed photography from colonialisms grasp. Remarkable historical figures of ancient benin kingdom the. London lyase migrated military mystical oba akenzua oba esigie oba eweka oba ewuare oba. The new king picked the name of another great king. This rebel the iyase ne ode, is remembered in benin oral history as a threatening foe and a very powerful magician who could transform himself into an elephant at will. Akenzua ii ascended to the position upon the death of his father, oba eweka ii, who. Nigeria for their thirst for book learning and high levels of formal education. This event coincided with a moment of enormous fracture for benins society, due not only to the loss of so much of its national patrimony, but also because the british forced oba ovonramwen into exile. Alonges photographs have been returned in a commendable example of continentspanning. It should also be said, for the purpose of putting the issue straight, that omo n oba akenzua ii, the father of omo n oba erediauwa did not attend meetings of yoruba obas but of obas in the old colonial western provinces, where the withdrawing colonial authorities had lumped benin. A photo of the earl of plymouth, oba akenzua ii and sir john macpherson, governorgeneral of nigeria when the coral regalia of oba ovonramwen was returned back to the kingdom in the mid 30s. Why newly crowned oba ewuare ii is not the 39th oba of.
Omo n oba nedo uku akpolokpolo, akenzua ii january 7, 1899 june 11, 1978 was the oba of benin traditional leader of the edo people, in nigeria from 1933 until his death in 1978. A journalists photograph of the event emphasizes akenzuas towering physical presence as he stands next to the diminutive queen. In 1938, the british returned some of oba ovoranmwens coral regalia to oba akenzua ii, an event met with palace rejoicing. May 28, 2019 prior to this, when oba akenzua the second was king, his son oba erediawa was in overseas as was the custom and after years of not seeing his father oba akenzua the second, oba erediawa got tired and sent his father a message. The benin kingdom practices polygamy and the oba may have many wives. Benin city the edo state government has commenced renovation work on the oba akenzua cultural centre, while beautification work on major monument sites across the city centre has continued, as part of the preparation to host the 2019 national festival of. Oba esigie was the first to come in contact with europeans portuguese and had an ambassador in the court of the king of portugal. But the world that alonge 19111994 documented away from official ceremonies, rituals, and events was filled with stylish and freethinking young men and women who had stepped in front of his. The current oba of benin is the grand son of oba akenzua. Oba ewuare 1 14401473 is seen by many as one of the greatest obas of benin kingdom. These vintage photos recount nigerias history, dissolving stereotypes along the way oba akenzua ii, c. Here, oba akenzua stands triumphantly on an elephant holding a miniature ukhurhe and a stone axe head, an object associated with warfare and death.
Oba eresoyen was a major patron of the bronzecasting guild, and commissioned an elaborate copy of a bronze state stool owned by oba esigiemetaphorically connecting the two. Prospero books, arts and culture more exposure a visual history of benin city returns home chief s. Alonge, the first nigerian court photographer during colonial times. Aisien lies buried today in the first cemetery created by the colonial authorities in benin. Prior to this, when oba akenzua the second was king, his son oba erediawa was in overseas as was the custom and after years of not seeing his father oba akenzua the second, oba erediawa got tired and sent his father a message. The beninife connection edo nation history and culture. Edo govt commences revamp of oba akenzua cultural centre. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The man who reclaimed photography from colonialisms grasp a new exhibition at the african art museum honors chief s. Omo noba nedo uku akpolokpolo, akenzua ii january 7, 1899 june 11, 1978 was the oba of benin traditional leader of the edo people, in nigeria from 1933 until his death in 1978. Feb 21, 2019 for better and worse, the history of the benin bronzes is inseparable from their plundering by british troops in 1897. Akenzua ii was the oba king of benin, the traditional leader of the edo people, in nigeria from 1933 until his death in 1978. Oba akenzua struck a balance of stability and progress tradition and modernity.
Rare portraits reveal nigerias young and fashionable. We are fortunate to have oba ewuare ii, adam oshiomhole said during the event. On this webpage, you can find information about membership, the opening hours and more contact details of our 26 libraries, and more. Akenzua and eresoyen compared themselves to ozolua and esigie, starting the tradition of viewing ozolua and esigie as two of the most important kings in benin history. Before his ascension to the throne, he attended kings college lagos.
It is located a few kilometres away from the ovonramwen square and right behind the post office. Please click how do i join if you want to become a member of the library. Jacob uwadiae egharevba mbe memorial lecture and award ceremony, under the distinguished chairmanship of s. Oba akenzua i, from 1715 ad and oba eresonyen from 1735 ad, successfully fought the rebellious chiefs and restored power and legitimacy to the bini monarchy. Photographic representations of the oba in the contemporary art of. Oba erediauwa, formerly prince akenzua, is the present oba of benin, a position he has occupied since 1979. Oba akenzua ii greeting queen elizabeth ii the art.
The oba of benin was the head of state emperor of the benin empire until the empires annexation by the british, in 1897. We know benin history, dont write it for us prince. Oba akenzua, father, oba eweka ii was a bold and courageous person which earned. Ascended the benin throne on april 5th, 1933 with the title oba akenzua ii. You are very deluded the germans cant wake up tomorrow and write world war 3 history down. Upon her visit to benin city, oba akenzua ii greeted her at the airport fully dressed in elaborate coral regalia. The benin bronzes are among africas most important works. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Obas palace, benin city, nigeria site of the benin kingdom. Those circumstantial names are now archival materials.
Akenzua, who is the sixth son of the late omo n oba n edo uku akpolokpolo, akenzua ii of benin explained that why the difference persists is because one appraises history from the standpoint of mythology while the other take the reality option. Born as solomon aiseokhuoba igbinoghodua akenzua, the 38th oba of benin was an author and a great grandfather. In 1958 britains newly enthroned queen elizabeth ii toured the british colonies with her husband, prince philip. A short biography of uku akpolokpolo, omo noba nedo akenzua ii, c.
He worked relentlessly for the peace love, unity, and progress of his people. The oba of benin is the traditional ruler of the edo people and head of the historic eweka dynasty of the benin empire. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In 1897, the british force, under the command of admiral sir harry rawson, exiled the then oba ovonramwen, taking control of the area in order to establish the british colony of nigeria. He gathered a team of historians to do research in benin history and to write it down. A short biography of uku akpolokpolo, omo noba nedo akenzua. Jun 03, 2016 late oba akenzua 11 was perhaps the happiest monarch on june 22, 1923, when his olori wife gave birth to his first son and heir to the throne of his forefathers, thus assuring his place not just in history but among his ancestors when he finally made his homeward journey because he had given birth to an heir apparent that would ensure the. These extracts are from a long speech made by oba erediauwa of benin r. Prince edun akenzua, one of the sons of the late oba akenzua of benin says the main reason for the mistrust by the two ethnic groups is because the yoruba and benin approach history from differing perspectives.
Never by the use of those names be identified except by the title, omo n oba erediauwa, oba of benin. He died in benin city on the 20th october 19, sixteen years after the benin british war, and three months before the death of his monarch, oba ovonramwen, in calabar on the th january 1914. For better and worse, the history of the benin bronzes is inseparable from their plundering by british troops in 1897. Although a proponent of the spread of western education amongst his subject, akenzua was a vocal critic of the british empire. Oba akenzua ii, in cooperation with the british colonial authorities commissioned in 1954, a life size bronze statue of emotan as a young woman, sculpted by mr. Oba akenzua ii, the ruler of benin, in 1938 726x515. But the world that alonge 19111994 documented away from official ceremonies, rituals, and events was filled with stylish and freethinking young. The earl of plymouth right visiting the oba of benin, oba akenzua ii, benin city, nigeria, c.
During this period, he became close to the family of oba akenzua ii. Oba of benin2 by osadolo edomwonyi other full length book has been written on any of the forty obas kings of benin kingdom, nigeria. Obas palace, benin city, nigeria site of the benin. Oba akenzua ii was soft spoken and well comported in conformation with his office of a natural ruler. Clearly for the benin royal court accounts of the history of 1897 were not. The oba of benin was the head of state king of the benin empire. Benin city, to ease the demand for printing and publishing books. Who is the oba of benin kingdom in nigeria and why is he so important to. The issues surrounding the isekhure of benin kingdom title since 1973, has taken a new and twisted dimension over who the real occupant of the title, isekhure is, following importunate claims by sectionalmember of the late chief eguavoen isekhure, who was the occupant of the prestigious title until he demised during the reign of oba akenzua 11, the. Queen ohan akenzua understood the importance of photography in documenting the culture and history of benin and was a frequent visitor to alonges studio. It is not just the silver jubilee of the reign of oba erediauwa the edos celebrate.
It shows that both oba eweka ii 191433 and oba akenzua ii 193379 supported. Prince godfrey edokpa orhogbuyunmwun aiguobasinmwin eweka was born in 1899 at irhirhi village in late orhumwenses house. Oba of benin rumoured to have died igbo culture and. Following the rule of primogeniture, oba akenzua ii succeeded eweka ii in 1933 and. List of top 20 traditional rulers dethroned in nigerian history. A research blog that examines and comments on source texts since. Akenzua ii was enthroned as oba of benin in april 1933 following the death of his father, eweka ii r. Apr 25, 2017 he died in benin city on the 20th october 19, sixteen years after the benin british war, and three months before the death of his monarch, oba ovonramwen, in calabar on the th january 1914. Benins premier venue for plays, video debuts, and other performances, it also hosts weddings, symposia, other social events, and occasionally serves temporary purposes, such as a mobile court its exterior draws upon traditional benin city.
Oba akenzua ii had eight wives, including the youngest, queen ohana title that refers to the obas spirit or wind. Mar 29, 2004 as a young prince and heir apparent oba erediauwa was known as prince solomon, aiseokhuoba, igbinoghodua akenzua until he was crowned oba on march 23, 1979. In 1921, egharevba wrote the draft of his first book, ekhere vb itan edo later known as the short history of benin. Oba ewuare, a physician, magician, hunter and warrior constructed akpakpava road and renamed the kingdom edo. Father of the current oba rumoured to have kicked the bucket omo noba nedo uku akpolokpolo, akenzua ii 18991978 was the oba of benin traditional leader of the edo people, in nigeria from 1933 until his death, in 1978. The oba akenzua cultural centre, designed by nigerian artist demas nwoko, is centrally located in benin city near the palace.