Oba Ewuare II to Showcase Returned Artefacts at Anniversary
The 10th coronation anniversary of Oba Ewuare II, the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akplorkpolo, will include a public display of artefacts returned to the Benin Kingdom, which were stolen during the British invasion in 1897. Mr. Lucky Imasuen, the Chairman of the Organising Committee and former deputy governor of Edo State, announced that the celebrations will last for one month and feature cultural troupes from various geopolitical zones, including Delta and Ondo states.
The event will also showcase performances from the Yoruba and Igbo communities. A concert will highlight musicians from Edo State, including Shalipopi.
Imasuen emphasized the significance of the artefacts' return, noting that they will be displayed by the National Commission on Museum and Monument, as part of efforts initiated by the Oba's ancestors to reclaim the cultural heritage. The celebrations will also include the Calabar Carnival, with a procession through Benin City.
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