Benin gears up for Oba Ewuare II's coronation anniversary

Excitement is high in the ancient Benin Kingdom as subjects of His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II warm up to celebrate his one year coronation anniversary.

Recall that Oba Ewuare 11 ascended the revered throne of his forefathers on the 20^th of October 2016, after his father, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolopkolo, Oba Erediauwa's passed on April 29, 2016. The colourful event witnessed an effusive display of the rich cultures of the Benin Kingdom.

Hi Society gathered that the celebration will kick off on the 9^th of October and run till the 22^nd of October. Part of activities lined up to mark the anniversary, according to a source close to the organizers, include cultural displays, drama and traditional gaming in line with the cultures of the people. Also, there will be an inaugural lecture of Oba Ewuare II, which will be delivered by Professor Wole Soyinka as the Guest Speaker. Dignitaries from all walks of life are expected to throng the ancient Kingdom once again to celebrate with the monarch who picked the title of ‘Oba Ewuare II’ after Oba Ewuare, the first Monarch of the Benin Empire, who reportedly ascended the throne between 1180 and 1300 AD. Ewuare was seen by many as one of the greatest Obas of Benin Kingdom.