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Re: The Modern Benin Kingdom by Emperordynasty: 12:48pm On Jun 18, 2020 |
AreaFada2:the minority tribes in Edo state still traditionally refer to Benin as Edo in the local tounge...most Esan and Afemia often see Benin as an English word....the ancient city of Benin is still called Edo...the same way Lagos is called eko and Lagos is seen as an English word.hope u get my point.. And look Esan,Owan,Afemai etc all see Benin as an emperor who oversees the entire rulership of these ethnic groups with Benin origin....when the Oba was recently coronated he visited this tribe not only as a visit but to present himself to various independent states under his influence....that is why Esan and other lands in Edo outside Benin don't have dukes as many Benins believe but have Kings and they see the oba not as a king but as an emperor.....they when he visited Esan the conveney of the visit told the communities to come as see their Oba,the Oba in Benin......the Benin rulings, when royals come to greet the oba the Onojie(kings)in Esan ,Owan,and Afemai lands stay in different places separate from Enogies(dukes)in Benin localities like Uselu etc... |
Re: The Modern Benin Kingdom by TAO12: 2:23pm On Jun 18, 2020 |
Emperordynasty: "Lagos" is not an English word, [neither is "Benin"]. Set awon nairaland historians! 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: The Modern Benin Kingdom by Emperordynasty: 3:49pm On Jun 18, 2020 |
TAO12:Aunty correcter read and comprehend....I said the Esans refer to present day Benin city as Edo...and even see Benin as an English word which is to say a foreign word....English is the closet foreign language to us you hear........so also is Lagos called eko...and I know that Lagos is not an English but a Portugues word.....common sense should tell u that I mean foreign word 2 Likes |
Re: The Modern Benin Kingdom by TAO12: 4:45pm On Jun 18, 2020 |
Emperordynasty:Yes, the context of your statement is very clear. That 'Benin' (and 'Lagos') are mere English words, and it is for this reason that the Esans, for example, do not regard the word 'Benin' in local or indigenous discourse. However, 'Lagos' and 'Benin' are NOT English words, unfortunately for you. Emperordynasty: You need to stop assuming that people should think of you as not dumb, even though they've seen you make an uncorrected dumb statement. You can not possibly hold someone else responsible for your own bungle. No you can't. Learn to accept responsibility for your own idiocy. Cheers! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Modern Benin Kingdom by valirex: 12:04pm On Jul 03, 2020 |
gregyboy: I see a lot of points with AreaFada2, disunity was what made Benin Empire to fall. We should not force people into what they don't want rather we should allow them make their choice. We need patriots not saboteurs. 1 Like |
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