A Short History of BeninA Short History of Benin is a non-fiction book by Jacob Egharevba, first published in 1934 by the Church Mission Society Press in Lagos. The book offers a historical perspective on the Benin Empire, a pre-colonial African state now part of Nigeria. The book is an English version of the author's earlier work in Edo, Ekhere Vb' Itan Edo, which was published in 1933.
Oral historyOral history is the collection and study of historical information from people, families, important events, or everyday life by using audiotapes, videotapes, or transcriptions of planned interviews. The interviews are conducted with people who participated in or observed past events and whose memories and perceptions of these are to be preserved as an aural record for future generations.Benin City National MuseumThe Benin City National Museum is a national museum in Benin City, Nigeria, located in the city centre on King's Square. The museum has a significant number of artifacts related to the Benin Empire such as terracotta, bronze figures and cast iron pieces. It also has ancient art related to the early times. The National Museum, Benin City was opened to the public in 1973.
IdanreIdanre (listen), known formerly as Ufẹ̀ Òkè is a historic town in Ondo State, and the headquarters of the Idanre Local Government Area which carries its name. The town is located at the foot of the scenic Idanre Hill which is of unique cultural and environmental significance, and attracts many tourists. The town is about 20 km (12 mi) southeast of the state's capital Akure, it has an area of 1,543.4 km (595.9 mi) and a population of 129,795 as of the 2006 census.
AkureAkureListen is a city in south-western Nigeria. It is the capital and largest city of Ondo State. The city had a population of 403,000 as of the 2006 population census. Its current population is estimated at 774,000. HistoryPre-1914Rock engravings prior to the Mesolithic period, have been discovered on the outskirts of Akure. Also the oldest Homo sapiens fossil ever found in West Africa thus far was discovered there, dating back to around 11,000 years ago.
Ondo StateOndo (Pronunciation, Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Oǹdó) is a state in southwesternNigeria. It was created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. Ondo bordersEkiti State to the north for 132 km, Kogi State to the northeast for 45 km, Edo State to the east for 304 km (189 miles), Delta State to the southeast for 36 km, Ogun State to the southwest for 179 km, Osun State to the northwest for 77 km, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
Edo languageEdo (Ẹ̀dó; English: , locally:), also known as Bini, is the language spoken by the Edo people in Edo State, Nigeria. It was the primary language of the Benin Empire and its predecessor, Igodomigodo. It is the majority language spoken in the state, particularly in Benin City, and the surrounding local governments and senatorial districts in the southern parts of the state.
Akenzua IIỌmọ n'Ọba n'Ẹdo Uku Akpọlọkpọlọ, Akenzua II (7 January 1899 – 11 June 1978) was the thirty-seventh Oba of Benin reigning from 1933 until his death in 1978. BiographyAkenzua II attended Benin Government School from 1907, then King's College, Lagos, from 1918, passing the Junior Cambridge exam in 1921. Akenzua II was enthroned as Oba of Benin in April 1933 following the death of his father, Eweka II (r.1914 – 1933) in February that year.
SapeleEntandrophragma cylindricum is a tree of the genus Entandrophragma of the family Meliaceae. It is commonly known as sapele or sapelli ( sə-PEE-lee) or sapele mahogany, as well as aboudikro, assi, and muyovu.
IbadanIbadan (ListenUK: , US: ; Yoruba: Ìbàdàn) is the capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is one of the largest cities by population in Nigeria with a population of 4.3 million within its metropolitan area. At 3,080 square kilometres (1,190 mi) it is the country's largest city by land area. At the time of Nigeria's independence in 1960, Ibadan was the largest and most populous city in the country, and the second-most populous in Africa behind Cairo.
HistorianA historian is a scholar who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. Some historians are recognized by publications or training and experience. "Historian" became a professional occupation in the late nineteenth century as research universities were emerging in Germany.
Kingdom of BeninWest African kingdom (1180–1897)Today part ofNigeriaThe Kingdom of Benin or Empire of Benin, also known as Great Benin, is a traditional kingdom in southern Nigeria. It has no historical relation to the modern republic of Benin, which was known as Dahomey from the 17th century until 1975. The Kingdom of Benin's capital was Edo, now known as Benin City in Edo State, Nigeria.
Nigerian ChieftaincyThe Nigerian Chieftaincy is the chieftaincy system that is native to Nigeria. Consisting of everything from the country's monarchs to its titled family elders, the chieftaincy as a whole is one of the oldest continuously existing institutions in Nigeria and is legally recognized by its government. HistoryNigerian pre-colonial states tended to be organized as city-states.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.