His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, the Benin monarch has released the programme of activities for his dearly beloved mother, Iyoba Omo N’ Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare, II’ funeral rites.
Ikuoyemwen — transited to eternal glory 49 years ago, but her funeral rites could not be performed untill the Edaiken (Crown Prince), and thereafter crowned the Oba of Benin in line with Benin Customs and tradition.
In a statement, Secretary, Benin Traditional Council, BTC, Frank Irabor, recalled that Oba Ewuare II, posthumously conferred the title of Iyoba on his mother, November 21st 2021 to commemorate her legacy.
BTC clarified that the use of traditional Coral beads is suspended during the private royal family ceremonies/funeral rites in Benin Kingdom, starting Saturday 15th February 2025 with Iwarinmwin, while Isorhanfua and Ekasa will hold on Saturday 1st March 2025.
In the same vein, the first phase of the funeral activities will hold between February 15th and 28th 2025 at Eguae Iyoba N’ Uselu, by 5-junction in Benin. It will be followed by Ekasa performance — between March 1st and March 27th 2025 at same venue, while the climax ceremony slated for Thursday March 27th 2025, with Ekasa performance in Oba Palace, Benin City.
The programme of activities, revealed that first part of the ceremony will last for (14) fourteen days, while the second segment of the event which will follow by Ekasa, during the mourning period.
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