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Benin chiefs reinforce ban on use of royal paraphernalia
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Thursday, reiterated that the use of traditional paraphernalia during funerals, marriages ...
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Edo monarch approves 'Ewu Iwu dress', reaffirms ban on traditional paraphernalia
Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has reaffirmed the ban of Okuku ( Benin Traditional Hairdo), Ada (Sceptre), and Eben (Scimitar) usage by unauthorised ...
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Edo: Okuku Traditional Hairdo Remains Exclusive To Oba Of Benin Wives, Says BTC
The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) in Edo State, on Thursday, insisted that the ban of Okuku traditional hairdo remained in force in Benin Kingdom of Edo ...
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Benin Traditional Council bans wearing of Oba, queens’ costumes at ceremonies
DAILY POST reports that the Benin Traditional Council listed such costumes ... burial ceremonies and other social events are Ewu Iwu dress with the long coral beads called Udeguoghọ.
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Benin's mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival
Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual Voodoo festival brings a mix of tourism and religion in a clash of cultures ...