Archives Tag: Benin Kingdom
AWARI: The Great Wall of the Benin Kingdom – A Book Launch Celebrating African Heritage
April 19, 2022
Keko Africa is delighted to invite the public to its highly anticipated book launch event on May 25, 2023. This event, taking place at the prestigious Ebony Life Place, aims to commemorate African Day by unveiling a remarkable literary work entitled “AWARI: The Great Wall of the Benin Kingdom.” This captivating book chronicles the … Continue reading AWARI: The Great Wall of the Benin Kingdom – A Book Launch Celebrating African Heritage
DISCOVER NIGERIA: A Bloodbath In Benin.
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. On the 9th of February 1897, the invasion of the Benin Kingdom began. Popularly referred to by historians as “The Benin Massacre”, the British launched an invasion on Benin in retaliation of the annihilation of a Benin –bound British military expedition led by Lieutenant James Robert Phillips (RN) on the 4th of … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: A Bloodbath In Benin.
Discover Nigeria: Once Upon A Time In Lagos
April 19, 2022
Did you know that Lagos was at one time a colony of the Benin Kingdom ruled by Edo viceroys? Conquered by Oba Orhogbua, son of Oba Esigie sometime in the sixteenth century, Lagos was originally called “Eko” by the Binis meaning, war camp. History has it that the Bini Invasion of Dahomey and modern-day Togo (in today’s Benin Republic) were largely planned and executed from Eko.
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