Osaigbovo Iguobaro
The ancient City of Benin ― echoed loudly as the food and craft festival commenced on Friday, marking a magnificent milestone in the 10th Coronation anniversary of Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin.
Represented by the Chairman of the Coronation anniversary celebration and former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Lucky Imasuen, alongside Chief Osaro Idah (the Obazelu N’ Iweguae group of Benin), the revered monarch transformed the Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre in Benin City into a dazzling showcase of rich African heritage.
The duo also inspected the various exhibitions and interacted with vendors at the event that featured a brilliant array of handmade crafts, unique fashion designs, shoemaking, confectionery, and professional manicure and pedicure services.
Guests enjoyed a mouthwatering fusion of authentic local Benin delicacies and continental masterpieces, delighting food enthusiasts from near and far.
Fun-seekers, including palace functionaries also used the opportunity to feed their souls with entertaining music and royal art and photo exhibitions.
Attendees relaxed and unwound with assorted drinks while reflecting on the remarkable milestones achieved by the Oba of Benin over the past 10 years on the throne of his forebears.
Meanwhile, business activities around King Square have received a major boost, while hotel accommodations across Benin City have recorded significant patronage.
As excited fun-seekers gathered to celebrate, the festival proves to be much more than just a gathering for food and craft. It stands as a powerful testament to the enduring Benin culture, seamlessly bridging a glorious past with a prosperous and
vibrant future.
