Ewuare II
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Ewuare II was crowned the Oba of Benin on 20 October 2016. He is the 40th Oba, a title created for the Head of State (Emperor) of the Benin Empire at some time between 1180 and 1300.
The Oba's wives, at his coronation in 2016
Procession of high priests at the coronation in 2016
Oba of Benin
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The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people. The then Kingdom of Benin has continued to be mostly populated by the Edo.
An Oba on horseback with attendants from 16th century
An Oba of Benin from the late 17th century
Oba Oguola. Museum of Black Civilisations, Dakar.