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What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by MyVILLAGEpeople(m): 7:29am On Mar 31, 2019 |
There is no relationship. At least not the way you think. Benin Republic is a francophone country formerly known as Dahomey (Kingdom of Dahomey). The Beninese have no relationship with the Bini of Benin city. The word ‘Benin’ is a corruption of the word ‘Ubinu’ which was an ancient city that traded with the Portuguese who were the first Europeans to step into the hinter region known as West Africa. The country was named after the Bight of Benin which is a body of water in the Gulf of Guinea on the Western African coast and which in turn was named after the Benin Empire (which was the predominant empire in that time). The new name Benin was chosen for its neutrality because ‘Dahomey’ was a reflection of the former Kingdom of Dahomey which covered the Southern parts of the country and did not represent Porto-novo, a rival state to the South, Atokera in the North-western sector, nor the Kingdom of Borgu in the North-eastern region. But there is a connection. Oduduwa is the Father of Yoruba land and he settled in Ile-ife which is the seat of the Yoruba Kingdom. All people of Yoruba descent trace their lineage to him. The Bini connection to Oduduwa is a bit more complicated because of the supremacy tussle between the Ooni of Ife and the Oba of Benin (Benin City) as to whether the Bini originated from the Yoruba or the Yoruba from the Bini. There are mythological and historical conflicts to these accounts. Without stepping into the murky waters of this conflict, (which is also not the purpose of the question), what is clear by the Bini and Yoruba is that; Oranmiyan, the son of Oduduwa, was sent to rule Benin and he had a son known as Eweka I who became the first Oba of Benin. Ergo, it can be said the relationship between Benin Republic and Benin City is the shared ancestry between a major Beninese tribe and the Kingdom of Benin. Historians in the house, your contributions is also needed. Thanks. 7 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by tysontim(m): 7:35am On Mar 31, 2019 |
So oduduwa is the father of yoruba and one of yoruba son's was the father of Benin in Edo State? Continue make Dem catch u 6 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by MyVILLAGEpeople(m): 7:39am On Mar 31, 2019 |
tysontim: Lool. But according to history it's true na. You can refute it, if you have a concrete claim. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by helinues: 7:41am On Mar 31, 2019 |
The Eguns, Awori, Benins have same ancestors 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by EdiAbali: 7:47am On Mar 31, 2019 |
There is no conflict whether Yoruba originated from Benin Kingdom or vice versa It was very clear that Oduduwa was a prince from Benin kingdom sent on exile The Yoruba don't want to accept this historical fact because of their ego. This won't change the truth that the prince of Benin Kingdom was the Father of Yoruba people. The Oba of Lagos who is a descendant of Benin Prince have confirmed it so many times Yoruba people should accept it and be proud as descendants of the Great Benin Kingdom just like every other group in the Niger Delta and stop the so called yeye conflicts. 42 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Nobody: 7:53am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Oduduwa is Yoruba and Yoruba only Oduduwa has nothing to do with Benin. Also Oba oranmiyan is the first Oba of Benin not Eweka. ORANMIYAN was d first to Introduced a Yoruba title to Edo-state. Go to Edo State any towns that are OBA by title, the natives bears Yoruba names. e. g Afemai, akoko Edo and some parts of Benin town 21 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Nobody: 7:56am On Mar 31, 2019 |
helinues:All are under the Yorubas. 9 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by helinues: 7:58am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Onijagidijagan: Yeah but also share somethings in common with Benin republic people. The Taapa are also part 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by icebird25(m): 7:58am On Mar 31, 2019 |
EdiAbali: God bless you my brother. ..even in the coronation ceremony of this current oba of Benin... The same story was brought up... The Oba of ile ife was there live... 8 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by icebird25(m): 8:00am On Mar 31, 2019 |
And I don't know how Benin kingdom who's the second oldest kingdom in Africa after king pharoah ...will originate from youruba it sounds strange.. Before he was called the ancient city of Benin una think say na by play abi 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Nobody: 8:04am On Mar 31, 2019 |
EdiAbali:That Oba of Lagos is a descendant of Benin Prince doesn't necessary means the Lagos Yorubas(Awori) are descendants of Benin. Likewise it is safe to say, that Obas of Benin are descendants of Oba oranmiyan doesnt means Benin people are Yoruba people. The Hausas also proved that Oduduwa is an Hausa Fulani man. That he came from the northern part. (I will believe the latter than the former). 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by EdiAbali: 8:07am On Mar 31, 2019 |
icebird25: Yoruba people like distorting history 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by EdiAbali: 8:15am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Onijagidijagan: It's not true, I have never heard of Hausa people claiming Oduduwa. Oduduwa was from Benin kingdom, it's a fact. Instead of Yoruba people to accept the fact, they are now claiming that they didn't know where Oduduwa came from, most Yoruba claim Oduduwa fell from the sky while the Yoruba Muslims claim that Oduduwa was from Mecca, Saudi Arabia You people should be proud of your origin 14 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Born2Breed(f): 8:17am On Mar 31, 2019 |
MyVILLAGEpeople: The relationship between Benin and Benin Republic is General Isidahome. The Edo war general who led one of the battle to the West. 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Born2Breed(f): 8:38am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Onijagidijagan: This is quite hilarious. You believe/prefer Oduduwa as an Hausa-Fulani than a Benin prince. Well whatever you believe or prefer won't change the fact that Oduduwa corrupted from Izoduwa was a Benin Prince named Ekaladerhan. Oramiyan known to the Benin's as Omonoyan was the son of Oduduwa(Ekaladerhan) who was sent to take over the stool of his grandfather Ogiso Owodo after His father refused to return to Benin due to old age. Oduduwa (according to the new Ooni of Ife) was versed in mysticism and Ekaladerhan means the one who is versed in mysticism. This debate will continue forever,cos to the Yoruba's its about ego but to the Benin's its about facts. 13 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by thatigboman: 8:58am On Mar 31, 2019 |
The question is that if there is a relationship between Republic of Benin and Benin city? What brought oduduwa and yoruba into the issue? 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Nobody: 9:00am On Mar 31, 2019 |
EdiAbali:oduduwa was a prince in benin...? I thought he was cast out of heaven landing on his skull in ile ife 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Busted234: 9:18am On Mar 31, 2019 |
GBOKASINCHA: This got me lol. You funny die, yorubas and their twisted confused history. Yorubas claims Oduduwa fell from d sky o and choose ile ife of all places to land. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Nobody: 9:32am On Mar 31, 2019 |
icebird25:Ife Kingdom is older than the Egyptian Kingdom Older than pharaoh. Is d Kingdom where all life started from. 2 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Nobody: 9:34am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Busted234:Edo and Yorubas are talking see an Igbo man talking too. Is not your fault o. Na faceless social media forum dey cause am. 7 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Binikingdowm: 9:59am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Yorubas are good at lies and twisting documented facts. When oduduwa was banished from Benin, the roads he passed is still here in Benin. The family that wanted to take over Benin rulership, the ogiamen is still here. Benin is east to ife, it's a fact Yoruba believed oduduwa came from the East. Yoruba also believe he fell from heaven, oduduwa was a child of an ogiso, which means "kings of the skies". Yoruba's should accept the facts and be proud that a Benin man discovered them 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by irepnaija4eva(m): 9:59am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Onijagidijagan: JESUS CHRIST..... IFE OLDER THAN EGYGT? OGA SHOW US PROOF.. AND IF IS WHERE ALL LIFE ORIGINATED FROM,THEN WHO WHERE THE FIRST HUMANS TO BE CREATED?? 3 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Binikingdowm: 10:00am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Onijagidijagan:what nonsense are you talking about? Do you even know the meaning of the word "ile Ife" and how it came? 3 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Binikingdowm: 10:01am On Mar 31, 2019 |
GBOKASINCHA:before obaship came to Benin, the rulers were called "ogiso" which means "king of the sky". I'm sure that's what got the Yoruba's confused 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by icebird25(m): 10:02am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Onijagidijagan: Ife kingdom is not even recognized in the world.. 2 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Binikingdowm: 10:03am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Born2Breed:they preferred to be slaves to Hausa Fulani than to be friends to the benins 8 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Nobody: 10:12am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Binikingdowm:Any person that doesn't know is not a Yoruba person. Igbo man leave me alone Oduduwa and his descendant are Yoruba today occuping territories bigger than SS and SE Combined. The Benin land that used to be ours we have dashed you. If u like sell it all to d igbos na una sabi. 7 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Binikingdowm: 10:15am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Onijagidijagan:what's this one saying? Go and help your almajiris people before talking about territory 7 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Nobody: 10:16am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Binikingdowm:You mean the Ipods yoot? I have traveled to the northern part, the Hausas keep reminding the Yorubas just the Benins that Odudua is an Hausa man. Probably Igbo people will soon claim him too... Who doesn't like good things? 3 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by Nobody: 10:18am On Mar 31, 2019 |
icebird25:Who told you that? You don't know anything about Ife my friend. 4 Likes |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by MyVILLAGEpeople(m): 10:20am On Mar 31, 2019 |
Born2Breed: Never heard of that though. So are you saying the Dahomey kingdom( present Benin republic) was once conquered by the Benin kingdom?? |
Re: What Is The Relationship Between Benin, The Country And Benin City In Nigeria? by MetaPhysical: 10:20am On Mar 31, 2019 |
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