How surprising is it that the word excel does not always mean the same thing to everyone. Some people have misplaced the idea of the quality of being good, which is the core Meaning of excellence which

His crowned prince was named Aiguobasimwin. He was the eldest son of ovonrawem. His brothers were Usualele, Ehigie and his sisters were Evbakhavbokun, omono and orimwiamen. At the age of twelve, he was

As he was being taken to Calabar, Oba Ovonramwen lamented. I appeal to almighty and the spirit of the departed Oba's of Benin to judge between me and the Binis who ill-advice and old me into the hands

When in 1896 the people of Ekpoma did not want another Onojie after the death of the reigning Onojie, Ovonramwen sent some of his chiefs to appease the people for peace to reign. The Benin massacre of

Adolor was kind-hearted and rich. He was commerce oriented as the present Ekiadolor town was named after him for his industriousness. He reigned for forty years. OBA OVONRAMWEN 1888 His crown prince name

To show his appreciation to Ebohon for his gallantry, he was made Iyase of UFO by the Obama. He could not savour the reward of his victories as he died before assuming his title. In about 1879 the Elites

Ogbewekon's mother, Eghori from Igueben was deceived by women of Ogbe quarters not to report his birth to the Oba on time. This event led to Odin-ovba who was born in the evening of the same day becoming

The then Onojie of Irrua, Ogbeide committed a sacrilege by killing a pregnant woman on the ground that he wanted to see how the baby in the womb eat. When the news got to the Place in Benin, he summoned

The assistance of the Onoje of Ironing in this Akure war made the Oba to enact an edict that the Onoje is inherit the properties of anyone that died childless. In his domain. Akengbuda the Olu of warri

OSEMWENDE 1816 The crown prince name of Osemwende was Erediawa. He had a brother by name Ogbebor who usurped the throne from him. He took refuge at Evbokhimwin. Later Ogbebor was defeated. Ogbebor reigned

His crowned Prince name was Osifo. Because of the longevity of his father Akengbuda on the throne, he was already advanced in age before he was crowned King. A story is told of how he plucked grey hair

His crowned Prince name was Osifo. Because of the longevity of his father Akengbuda on the throne, he was already advanced in age before he was crowned King. A story is told of how he plucked grey hair

ERESOYEN 1735 There was much weath during his reign as he inherited much from his father Akenzua. Money was so much that he built a house and decorated the walls and floor with cowries which was the currency

During Esigie's reign,the Portuguese(Ikpotokin) established diplomatic relationship with Benin. Some chiefs were encouraged to become Christians and worship centres were established in the city. During

It was during Ozolua reign that a Portuguese, John Affonso d'Aviero visited Benin. He introduced guns and coconut to the kingdom. Ozolua died through poison from his soldiers after a war against the Onojie

It was this period that Benin had famous magicians that were later deifies for their magical feats. e. g. Okhuahe of Ikhuen, Ovator of Igieduma, Emue Ne Kodi of Uhi, Ezuku of Ogan, Ake and Izelogha of

On an occasion when people of People made trouble, Iken was sent there to quell the riot but not until Ewuare's eldest son Kuoboyuwa was sent to Uselu to deputize him since Ilene had no male child. Ewuare's

Oguola was only made an Obama because his elder brother Prince Obuobu was away on a war expedition in the ibo speaking area of the kingdom. It was during his reign that the first moat was dug round the

At birth, he could not speak until that Marble and spoke the word Owormika. From that moment he started talking. EWEDO 1255AD It was Only Ewedo that moved the palace from Diana to its present site. His

Highlights of events during the reign of past bias. The first dynasty of the Ogisos had about thirty-one rulers as Ohio's that ruled Benin. The last recorded one was Ogiso Owodo. The second dynasty of