The Benin Exploration

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One of the most fascinating stories of history is the Benin Empire. The Benin Empire was a flourishing city, rich in culture, infrastructure, and a stable economy of trade.

With a stain of Bini ancestry in my blood as an indigene of the Ekpeye people of Rivers State, I dug deeper into the culture and history of the people of Edo State, understanding their reverence for the all-father Osanobua, their keenness towards ancestral worship, and their profound respect for the Oba of Benin.

This knowledge inspired me to illustrate the affluent royalty, the Oba of Benin, and his entourage.