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Just to clarify the lies in the 1st photo, The Oba of Benin Kingdom started the tradition of golfing since the inception of his coronation in 2016 and not otherwise. I'm putting this out for record purpose.
Koko retweeted
I had to check out your page. Of course, you’re an Ijaw woman, so I guess you wouldn’t have a problem with that. But tell me, would you be comfortable with a Benin man contesting for a senatorial seat in your state?
Koko retweeted
Women in Benin Kingdom..
Òbá Ewuare N’Ogidigan ll, at the shrine of Emotan, an important Ihen "hero-deity" in Benin Kingdom.
Èmotan the goddess at ibiwe that overlooks the Òbá market, was elevated to the status of god by Oba Ewuare l and since then she's has been a beacon of Motherhood in Benin Kingdom, as Òbá Akenzua ll rightful called her – The soul of Benin Kingdom.
Koko retweeted
Yes, thank you, Elon.
I am an Edo conservative, and I must put Edo first and think of Edo before anything else
Koko retweeted
Tribalism is the core of it so I will paint everything around it
Every forged identity tagged “majority” play tribal politics in Nigerian but they will expect other groups to pander to them & join them in pushing their agenda & interest while they neglect their own interest
Koko retweeted
HRM, Oba Ewuare II at the final of the golf tournament today as part of the coronation anniversary activities!
Oba ghatokpere, iseeee
Cc: ovbioba on tiktok
Koko retweeted
If you ever decide to get married, your husband is your head and your leader.
And you will take instructions from him.
One endearing term Edo women call their husbands is 'Enoyamwen'.
Even if you marry a fool, he is your head and you will take instructions from him.
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PIDGIN : Benin Kingdom’s biggest imprint on Nigeria, the Nigerian diaspora and the Gulf of Guinea
A thread ✍🏽
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Queen Idia, Bronze and Ivory sculpture,c.16th century. Commissioned by her son Òbá Esigie one of the five warrior kings of Benin empire.
The rise of Benin as an empire will be incomplete without the mention of the legendary warrior Queen, who fought directly in battle to secure her son space as the king of Benin Kingdom, and was very active in the battles for the expansion of the empire.
She was the first woman to go to war in Benin defeating every foe to solidify her son's stake in the realm, and was the first woman to secure the position of Iyoba in Benin Kingdom.
– Edo oral history remembers her as a two faced woman, hence her Bronze depicts her in her lady form.
– The Ivory depicts her as an high chief, warlord and a lady more than men, with mud fishes on her head, representing her royal and mystical abilities that set her apart from those before her and after her.
Koko retweeted
Pidgin was rightfully popularized by Midwesterners, because the Midwest region was the only area in Nigeria that did not speak the same language.
This couple with the fact Benin were already forerunner of pidgin during the Benin Portuguese relationship in the 15th century.
Yoruba states like Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti, and Ondo are not big on pidgin, they speak English or Yoruba language.
Efik or Kalabari doesnt make up 1% of pidgin mixup, pidgin in it core is a mash up of the Old Bendel region..
Terms like
De, Na two of the main conjuction in pidgin are èdó terms, Efik or Kalabari in pidgin is a violation...
Koko retweeted
Igbo men go to Benin and lose their minds when they see women with properties. They come from a culture that is so hostile to women, they struggle to conceive it
Let’s assume you’re right, the late men’s brothers suppose chase the wives and children comot from house ba?
Koko retweeted
History of Osi (An Okpameri community with an unsuccessful attempt to rename the community Aiyegunle)
History of Uneme Aiyetoro (a recent creation from Uneme Akpama emmigrants)
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Madam Imazeghiagan Osa;
The First Woman to Build a House in Benin in 1952.
– She gained her fortune from Benin a skilled Òkùkú stylist.
– She also introduced money lending to boost businesses.
–The house she built stood at No.1 Igun street, Off Sokpona rd.
Koko retweeted
I wonder why people see Èdó women owning houses as culture shock..
I've traveled outside Edo state but never really stayed outside the family confines, so I can't really say for other states. Are women expected to work "industrous" at the end of the day remit every single penny to their husband's ?
And is it a barbaric in other states outside Èdo state for women to own houses or are they subjected not to prosper unless their husband permit it.