₦airaland Forum

Chidorx60:
The. Benins sought to be an overlord over Akure and I can say with some level of confidence that the Benin's never sought to influence Akure cultural,

All they wanted was tribute and control and that's what they got,
So its very understandable that Akure retained her complete Yoruba culture,
But not because they could resist the then Benin empire but because they empire never really cared about influencing their culture.

Infact Oba ovarwaremen reacted against the ruler of Akure and seized the two Benin swords that was made by Akure's kings.


And Op please stop lieing,the ogiso went to Ife to seek a ruler from their lost prince who travelled out of Igodomoigo to establish Ife,

But Ife never in any way control a compound in Benin,.
They only served as a spiritual ally.

You're vast in Benin history, all you typed is true

sageb:
why did you crop out the vital details. Ibani is Ijaw and you can deceive strangers not me. Now answer my questions. Who are the ancestors of Bonny? Which language do bonny speak? What is kalaibiama? What is dauwari and how many have you been to? Which is the ruling class? What class is the present king? What is king called in bonny? What is a chief called in bonny? Name one taboo bonny outlaws? Let me stop here, i am waiting for your reply?

Tell these land-grabbers

They know it already that's why they are begging the SS to come with them

jamesversion:


Ikwerre do not open threads to sob and wail and shed tears. in their heart and soul, Igbo's are a distinct ethnic nationality just like Hausa. They do not relate. What Ikwerres speak as language, practice as culture and traditions is what is obtainable in Bini . The language is bini-ikwerre. . Pls stop weeping. Bini culture has landed amongst you, embrace and show love.

Tell them oo

francisgodstime:
u people too can go to hell of what use is d Igbos to us?

They are of no use even to themselves

Igboid:
Well, you started the comparison.

Fun fact, Niger state is almost same size as SW.

We would not be having this conversation if Ikweres especially Amaechi were not trying to impersonate Ndiigbo.

Yorubas do have argument with Bini of just 5LGAS here too.
Any minority that challenges a majority for a fight should not cry foul when given a fight.

Small arguement you don dey threaten war. Abeg bring the fight we dey wait.

24SEVEN:
That is Ikwerre-bini.

Ride on

Whiteangel1234:
If Ikwerrepikin truly represent The views of Ikwerre people are they not on Nairaland to counter him ?

If he represent their thought them i'm done with this Ikwerre talk because I think afterall they may truly be Binis if such Hatred towards Igbo then we dont need them and we disown them . why should an ordinary 4 local Government Area people in River state spit on the Great Igbo Nation of over 30 Million people world wide

My prayer is that Ijaw takeover River State in Next Election after this Ezenwo Nyesome

because them no wan be Biafra you don dey swear for them , you must be land grabber

Ikwere people welcome back home jare

Lol land grabbers . It's not by force to be Biafra and Igbo

You mean oil in Niger Delta

gregyboy:
Hate speech


May ogun bend that your mouth


And the end of the day we will leave yorubas with the north for a peaceful reunion

Bunch of weaklings

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.

ChoCho54:
The idiot you are quoting is your kind kid. Two of you are same, yoruba mooslims gbogbo.

Are you just coming from the zoo? Useless Oyanmiri

Edokingdom:
It is not a Hidden agenda anymore that some parts of edos looks much like igbos while some parts of edo state also look
much like yorubas,
For example, some beautiful yellow women of edo state, if you get to see them out side, you will definitely think they are igbos,
Does this have secrets undiscovered?

Who's this one

Nobody has done a proper census for any tribe in Nigeria and all we have are just estimates and counting people who live in a state, as for the ethnic Groups, we don't know what their population are.
Now that u are in ten states does not mean u are very large, it's all a propaganda, in Bayelsa that's known as Ijaw state, how many are they? And even Bayelsa has isokos etc, and who and where are igbos in Edo? the Ika people there are not igbo, so that igbo propaganda will not work and they don't belong to ohaneze and they have not called themselves Igbo and in event of a war, they will fight against Igbos as they did during the civil war.
None of the 3 tribes (Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa) are as large as they claim. It's all propaganda

iTearHerToto:
Imagine a whole Oba of Benin apologising to a dung
What a disgrace to kingship




Pukes

Like the disgrace on your life

Binikingdowm:
are you threatening obaseki with Muslim backers?

This is what I'm talking about.. they'll start threatening and using force

Ignore that one, many are mad but few are roaming. You saw the mad man in this thread I fixed up that's just one of a few that are on this thread who are also mad

Hunchogee:
It will surely come to past in Jesus name amen

Amen my brother, it not about being a big for nothing nation. Small but loaded is the real deal.

Akwa-Cross republic will make a fine nation

IpobOsuIgbo:
You must be mistaken me for your father...

Did you loose your father that you now mistake yourself for other people's fathers?

Binikingdowm:
you know how these muslims are, give them a grain of rice and they will start demanding bags. You see how northerners are claiming they own all nigeria land and oil in it.

Can you imagine what they will say about Edo state? They will start demanding positions because of their religion

Actually you're right, you have a lot of points. They always have a secret agenda. Only an independent Edo Nation can stop this religious wars

IpobOsuIgbo:
Are you blind?
Is sense paining you?

Are you mad? Them use swear baptize you?

IpobOsuIgbo:
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Shut up!

Don't be stupîd!


Stop posting bigotry trash.

This IPOB what are you doing here? Later you claim Nigeria hate Igbos why won't we when some of you don't respect yourselves

Binikingdowm:
I want only Edo people to answer, I need your opinion on this matter..

APC is Fielding Christian/Muslim ticket a first in the history of the State. Will you vote for it or not?

Even if you're voting PDP, what do you think about the Muslim as a deputy?

AreaFada2

Valirex

Etinosa1234

Ghostwon

Davidnazee

Samuk

Sarah20A

Edeyoung

Gregyboy

Yes as long as religion isn't brought into the government we are fine. We are Edos first b4 being Christians and Muslims

chatinent:
Inasmuch as I am apolitical, common sense tells me that fighting for separation is not terrorism. It's not by force to be together with people you don't want to be with. However, what everyone fails to realize is that man's rulership cannot solve man's problems.

You said being with someone isn't by force then why do IPOB try to intimidate SS into Biafra?

gregyboy:
Dont mind that igboman and the others see the way them dey rush the whiteman mumu people

Later them go dey say benin ladies with love for whitemen....ehnn, all those unnecessary jealousy talk, but see as dem rush d whiteman


maybe them won ask am for visa processing for him country

Make dem go pure white site, as the white people see thier face like this, dem go block dem sharperly

Even if nigeria bad but make we get pride to foreigners especially white foreigners


Wetin d whiteman try so make dem go try am for all white site if dem nor go block dem sharperly

Straight up dem go block them once. Na why them don cast for S. Africa and Ghana dem don they pursue this igbos away

gregyboy:
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White worshiper

this white people treat us like garbage and some white worshippers in Africa praise them and see nothing wrong with it. Africa is still a long way from mental slavery

tomakint:
The Story Of The Benin's Kingdom In Connection To Oduduwa's Dynasty In Ile Ife!

EDO'S and the YORUBA'S are two ethnic groups divinely United through the destiny of EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA). ODUDUWA (EKALADERHAN) was the only son (prince) of OGISO OWODO (The 36TH OGISO of the OGISO Dynasty) of IGODOMIGODO (BENIN). The whole scenarios started more than a thousand years Ago in IGODOMIGODO ( Present day Benin City). The King who only had one male child (EKALADERHAN) and tens of daughters was very disturbed because of his only Son. So he send delegates to enquire why his wives could not have other male children. Among the delegates was one of the kings wife (ESAGHO) who had no child at all. On arrival and
consultation The Oracle revealed that it was the Kings wife (ESAGHO) who has been responsible for the king not having other male children through black magic hence she had none. The Oracle instructed that the woman should be used for sacrifice to the gods so that the rest women can have male children.

On their way back to the Kings palace, ESAGHO confronted the other delegates and vowed that She will tell the King that she was Raped by the delegates, such offence attract death penalty. So she compel them to say it was EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA) who was the cause of the problem. On their arrival, the message was delivered to the KING as compelled by ESAGHO. When The King heard the message, he was aggrieved but he cannot stop the gods from executing it request. So EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA) was sentenced to die as a sacrificial lamb for the rest of his father's wife to have male children as indicted by the wicked wife (ESAGHO) . On the sacrificial day, the young lad (EKALADERHAN-ODUDUWA) was handed over to the Executioner and he was taking to the forest to be executed, but the executioner did not slay him but broke the chain used
in binding him into two because of the love and affection he had for the proficient young prince.The young prince later ran toward the western part of IGODOMIGODO (BENIN). After weeks of continuous roaming in the jungle, he find him self in UGHOTON (GWATO-This place is situated in the western riverine area of Bight of Benin). After a shot while in
UGHOTON, EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA) realized that the place was a province of IGODOMIGODO (BENIN) because the EDO language was spoken there. So he left the place and moved further west until he find himself in ILE-IFE.

During this period, ILE- IFE was a conglomeration of principalities ruled over by smaller chiefs without any supreme ruler. OBATALA was one of the rulers in one of these principalities. At this same period, the YORUBA'S was constantly under attack by other rival tribes and they have been waiting for the Liberator King as prophesied by their Priest.
On arrival, EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA) coexisted with the people of the newly found land (ILE-IFE). First he started as an iron smith (OGUN) which is the main profession and Deity of the people of IGODOMIGODO (BENIN) , He was also into clothes making with cotton. It came to a time when ILE-IFE came under attack by their rival tribe and
EKALADERHAN'S (ODUDUWA) home was also attacked. But unfortunately,the invaders met a fierce resistance from EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA).The prince fought with all his might arming himself with the tools he made for sales.The invaders were later defeated and chased out of the town. He later organized and equipped some hundred of
YORUBA brave warriors with Iron weapons and leather shields and foot wears and invaded the land of the rivals Tribes. It was these series of battles that brought about EKALADERHAN'S (ODUDUWA) fame and recognition in ILE-IFE.

The leaders of ILE-IFE now invited EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA) to their gathering and ask him who he was. He gave his name as ODE-UWA (which translates in EDO *Path to Wealth*) He further told them that he is the son of OGIE-ISO (The King of the sky) . The word *OGIE-ISO* is the Ruling title of Kings that rules IGODOMIGODO in those period) from the East . As they heard him,they quickly prostrated and shouted KABIKABI O because the YORUBA'S now believed he is the liberator king foretold by the Oracle. He was made KING over ILE-IFE and was given a wife. He had one son, called OKANBI, OKANBI had EIGHT children (Onipopo of Popo, Onisabe of Sabe, Alara of Ilara, Ajero of Ijero, Orangun of Oke-Ila, Owa Obokun Ajibogun of Ijesaland and Oranmiyan) by his "legal" wife, and one (OOni) by his slave turned wife, named ORUNTO.

After many years there was no peace in the kingdom of IGODOMIGODO (BENIN) after the death of the last OGISO ( OGISO-OWODO) because the KING has no other male child to succeed him. There was feud between the chiefs of whom will rule as KING. The People was left without a king for decades of years with EVIAN (The great monster buster) as interim leader. It came to a time when the chief priest consulted the Divine God (OGHENE). The God instructed the priest through an Oracle to design a compass made of palm fronds.The spirit of the kings was invoked on the compass and immediately the compass
moved towards the west trailing EKALADERHAN'S (ODUDUWA) path, The Prince whom they believe was still alive somewhere. Emissaries were sent along the compass. Few weeks later,the compass arrived at ILE-IFE and settled at the KING'S palace hovering at the entrance to the KING'S courtyard.

At the appearance of the KING,the compass swiftly moved the Bearer to the feet of OKANBI. During this time, EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA) was so old that he could no longer come out of his DEN. His Son OKANBI was in charge of the people affairs and he attended to the visitors from the East.The emissaries then delivered their message. after careful listening ,OKANBI convey the message to his Father (EKALADERHAN-
(ODUDUWA). When EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA) heard the message, he ask his son OKANBI to bring them in to his Den for a chat. During the Chat, EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA) communicated with the emissaries in EDO language. He was so please to see his people once again after so many years in Exile in ILE-IFE. The emissaries requested the KING to comeback Home (IGODMIGODO) or ask one of his grand Sons to come
along with them to rule as their KING. EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA) who was already too old burst into tears and told his chiefs that the visitors were from his fathers land (IGODOMIGODO-BENIN) in the East.

Remembering what led to his departure from his father land, EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA) decline their request because he had no trust on them because of what happened to him decades ago. But the emissaries begged with repentance and sincerity that they are changed people of a new generation. EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA) now
gave them an option that they should return back to IGODOMIGODO (BENIN) with three LICE .He ask them to train the LICE for three years, that if the LICE can survive with them for three years, then he will give them one of his Grandson. The emissaries went back Home with Great Hope and kept the LICE in the hair of a Slave for three years. Three years later, the Emissaries shaved off the hair of the slave and removed the LICE in it. This time, the LICE has Increased from three to hundreds. The LICE was kept in a container and taking to ILE-IFE by the emissaries.

On their arrival, EKALADERHAN (ODUDUWA) has already passed away. His Son OKANBI who has been acting instead of his Father EKALADERHAN-(ODUDUWA) attended to them. When OKANBI saw the hundreds of LICE, he was convince that the people has really changed and his appointed Son will be in safe hands. So he ask his son
ORANMIYAN to go with them. OKANBI felt that the troublesome people could be dealt by a warrior like ORANMIYAN who has, before then, had repeatedly proved his mettle. He believed that ORANMIYAN would be able to do the assignment and put the fear of IRASHA in the feuding Chiefs. ORANMIYAN was a great, valiant warrior, the Yoruba people of his era used to describe him as a true son of ODUDUWA after his grand father who was the first towering warrior in YORUBA LAND, He (ORANMIYAN) was the de facto ruler carrying out war activities and defending ILE-IFE.

On arrival at IGODOMIGODO (BENIN), ORANMIYAN's war like acts put the City in order. ORANMIYAN was in IGODOMIGODO for only few years. But he never could stay for ever as a result of the strange disputes and cases he presides among the people which come to him. Such cases which he has never heard or witness in ILE-IFE. He exclaimed with great puzzle by calling the people ILE-IBINU (Place of problem/quarel). The word which was later corrupted as UBINU and later to BENIN by the PORTUGUESE (1453AD.). He had a son called EWEKA by the Daughter of OGIE-EGO of EGO . As his adventurous spirit took the better part of him, he installed his son EWEKA and returned to
ILE-IFE with the hope of becoming king. On his return to ILE-IFE, It dawned on ORANMIYAN that he could not ascend the throne with his father's support for his brother, ONNI (OKANBI concubine's Son). He therefore left with his warriors towards North West to found OYO-AJAKA-Ajaka (pressent day OYO) and became the first Alaafin of OYO. His Son EWEKA ruled as the first OBA of IGODOMIGODO (BENIN) and a new Era of OBA DYNASTY begin to this day of OBA EREDIAWA (the
38th Oba Of Benin, now deceased). 

IF YOUR LANGUAGE RECOGNISES MONEY AS *IGHO* or EGHO*,. YOU ARE FROM IGODOMIGODO (BENIN CITY). THE PRESENCE OF YORUBA IN EVERY PART OF WESTERN NIGERIA CAME UP AS A RESULT OF ODUDUWA'S OCCUPATION AND HIS DESCENDANTS CONQUEST, NOT BY BIRTHS. THE CONQUERED PEOPLE WERE FORCED TO LEARN YORUBA CULTURE AND TRADITION. THIS LATER BECAME PART OF THEIR CENTURIES LATER FOR THEY WERE ALL UNDER THE RULE OF ODUDUWAS SONS AND HIS PROMINENT WARRIORS. THE PRESENT EDO PEOPLE IN ALL PARTS OF THE MIDWESTERN NIGERIA CAME AS A RESULT OF BIRTHS AND MIGRATION DUE TO OVER POPULATION IN THE CENTRAL CITY OF IGODOMIGODO (BENIN CITY). PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE TO EVERYONE IN YOUR FRIENDS LIST AND ADDRESS BOOK. 

OBA GHA TO KPEREE, ISE! Compiled by Nosakhare Edwin Idehen.

Note: Rebuttals, corrections, contributions, clarifications will be appreciated!

Nice write-up, Ọba Gha Tokpere Isee