Ewuare
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Ewuare, originally known as Prince Ogun, was the twelfth Oba of the Benin Empire from 1440 until 1473. Ewuare became king in a violent coup against his brother Uwaifiokun which destroyed much of Benin City. After the war, Ewuare rebuilt much of the city of Benin, reformed political structures in the kingdom, greatly expanded the territory of the kingdom, and fostered the arts and festivals. He left a significant legacy in the Kingdom of Benin
Wooden sculpture of Ewuare
Bronze of Oba Ewuare I, flanked by guards
Depiction of Benin City (1668)- Many features, the large walls, the moat, and the palace were directed by Ewuare
A Benin Bronze head for display at a shrine to the Obas, a tradition started under Ewuare
Olua
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Olua was the fourteenth Oba of Benin who reigned from c. 1473 AD – c. 1480 AD. He was the second child of Ewuare. Olua's reign is noted for his actions and the establishment of the Itsekiri kingdom through his son Iginuwa.
