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Oba of Benin holds Ekasa dance for late mother's burial rites 49 years after death
A procession of the Ekasa dancers will dance across various Queen mothers’ traditional worship sites, including Iyoba Ikuoyemwen’s statue at Five Junction in Benin. Chief Robert Ohuoba ...
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A glimpse into Benin's ancient rituals and cultural heritage
I n the ancient town of Ouidah, located in southern Benin, the annual Voodoo Festival unfolds with a vibrant mix of dance, rituals, and spiritual fervour. Children dressed in vivid robes whirl to ...
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Benin monarch holds traditional dance for late mother
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday held the ancient Ekasa dance in honour of his late mother, Iyoba Omo N’ikuoyemwen, who died 49 years ago. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that ...
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Oba of Benin holds Ekasa dance for late mother's burial rites 49 years after death
Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, held the ancient Ekasa dance on Saturday in honour of his late mother, Iyoba Omo N’ikuoyemwen, who died 49 years ago. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN ...