The Mystical Side of Iyoba Idia
Esigie’s reign lasted from about 1501 to 1555. During the reign of Oba Esigie in 1504 He added Idah a neighbouring ‘state’ lying between Benin and Benue to the empire. The Oba like all his predecessors sent his mother to reside at lower Uselu and…
Ancient Benin Kingdom In New Art
The black round form represent the Great Benin wall and moat that protected Great Benin against invasion for over 800 years,the Gong or Egogo was used in ancient times when information was been passed to the people e.g new laws of the land and while…