The heir-apparent to the Benin throne, His Royal Highness,
Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa was on Tuesday, October
6, 2015 formally initiated into the Royal Palace Chamber of
Iwebo in conformity with the Benin custom.

The colourful event which lasted for seven days took place in
the Royal Chambers of the Iwebo group. The event was
officiated by the Iwebo chiefs led by their functioning Head,
Chief Eribo in the absence of Chief Uwangue, Head of the
Iwebo group.

At the end of the seven-day event, the Crown Prince in
company of many chiefs, prominent Edos and other well-
wishers moved from the Palace of the Oba to the Royal Palace

of Edaiken N’Uselu to formally assume his position as the
Edaiken of Uselu. This is a precursor to assuming the title of
the Oba of Benin
It was indeed a moment of historical reality and royal
grandeur with sonorous traditional songs, and a
complimentary outpouring of affections and solidarity from the
people for His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Ehenede,
Edaiken N’Uselu.

There are three main societies in the Oba’s Palace namely
Iwebo, Iweguae and Ibiwe. Each society occupies its own
section of the Palace and entry into it is by special initiation
usually lasting seven days. They were established during the
reign of Oba Ewuare the Great in the 15th Century. In the 16th
Century, two Obas, namely Esigie (1504 A.D.) and Ehengbuda
(1550 A.D.) carried out reforms in Iwebo and Iweguae
societies respectively.

Iwebo, the most senior society takes charge of the royal
ward-robe and regalia, making and repairing the coral bead
garments and ornaments used by the Oba on ceremonial
occasions. In the past, this society used to oversee financial
matters, trade and commerce. With the exception of Oloton,
all the other six members of the Uzama have to be initiated
into lwebo society as nominal members before they can
assume their titles. The Oba’s eldest son on being initiated
into it, has to attain the rank of Uko N’Iwebo (like every other
member aspiring to a Chieftaincy title) before he is formally
conferred with the title of Edaiken of Uselu.
Iweguae is the centre of all the Palace activities and is next to
Iwebo in seniority. Occupying the central position, this section
of the Palace is the residence of the Oba and, therefore, its
members provide him with his personal and domestic
services. It is only after his coronation that the Oba can enter
into lweguae and stay. Chief Oloton is the only other Uzama
who is a nominal member of this society.
Ibiwe is the third society in the Palace and its duty is to look
after the Oba’s harem; the welfare of his wives and children.
In this regard, As in the case of lweguae, the Oba can only
enter this section after his coronation when he has to inherit
all the assets and liabilities.



http://www.ionigeria.com/benin-crown-prince-eheneden-formally-becomes-edaiken-nuselu/

Uwuikoba ye edaiken

So you mean the new Oba has not been crowned all these while.. And it has not still happened?.

Benin is truly the land of blood and witches. Now I believe.

I wonder how many heads have gone missing in almost a year since I got the news of the demise of the traditional ruler.

cursed people

kosovo:
So you mean the new Oba has not been crowed all these while.. And it has not still happened?.

Benin is truly the land of blood and witches. Now I believe.

I wonder how many heads have gone missing in almost a year since I got the news of the demise of the traditional ruler.

Are u OK?? Who told u our Oba is gone?
Be careful dude!!

ZKOSOSO:


Are u OK?? Who told u our Oba is gone?
Be careful dude!!

Did you read the article?

If you ever managed to get a BS.c, I have to inform you that it was a total waste.. It should be in the trash can, because you don't deserve it..

Even a kindergarten will know that the Oba is gone after reading the epistle the OP posted up there. If you would excuse me please....

no wonder so many cults and secret societies are are found all over benin

Nigeria!

bunch of ancient italians showcasing there trade to There fellow italians in Nigeria.

All for what end?

jerseyboy:
All for what end?

for italian visa.