Benin Crowned Prince confers titles on wives
Crowned
Prince of Benin kingdom and Edaiken N’ Uselu, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, on
Thursday conferred titles on his three wives also known as the Oloi N’ Erie.
The
conferment of titles was part of the on-going 14 days Iyan-Ehien rites being
performed by Prince Erediauwa. Iyan-Ehien
is supervised by the Ogbe group under the leadership of Ihama N’ Ogbe.
Prince Eheneden Erediauwa |
It
is the highest level of chieftaincy rites which served as a gateway for high
spiritual attainment.
Palace
chiefs that performed the Iyan-Ehien are accorded special respect.
The titles were conferred on Prince Erediauwa’s wives at his
Palace at Uselu in Egor Local Government at a well attended ceremony.
First wife of Crown Prince, Princess Iroghama was named the
Obazuaye N’ Erie, second wife, Princess Iyayiota was named the Obazuwa N’ Erie
while the third wife, Princess Ikpakpa was named the Ohe N’ Erie.
Chief Osagie Utetenegiabe, the Obadagbonyi of Benin
announced the titles to the crowd after a colorful cultural display.
The Crown Prince was accompanied by his wives.
Members of the Isekhuen group were present at the occasion.
The
Nation
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