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Ogiso
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Ogiso monarchy.
The Reign of Ogiso Igodo
Ogiso Igodo, the first king of the Ogiso monarchy, played a key role in establishing the early Benin Kingdom. His reign marked the beginning of centralised governance, uniting various chiefdoms and communities under a single political entity. Igodo's leadership is often associated with semi-mythical qualities, emphasising his perceived divine origin as a "king from the sky."