Statue of Arhuanran (Idubor) Duke of Udo uprooting a palm tree with his hands. Photo: Edo People Entertainments Prince Idubor, also known as Arhuanran (sometimes spelt Aruanran), would have been the Oba (King) of Benin as at the time the great kingdom was flourishing but was cheated of his birthright which legend said was given […]
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History of Emotan – The Market Woman Who Saved A Benin King From Being Murdered
Who was Emotan of Benin? Emotan was born between 1380 and 1400; she hailed from Eyaen village, close to the present-day Aduwawa cattle market area, along the Benin-Auchi Road. She was originally named Uwaraye by her parents. The history of Emotan is a very interesting one. As a young lady, she became a second wife […]