EKO HOT BLOG is taking a look at one of the great Queens of the ancient Benin Kingdom, in Edo State, who sacrificed her life to ensure the Kingdom stood till this day.
She was Queen Iden, who according to Benin History, laid down her life for the preservation of the Kingdom. She was the courageous and loyal wife of Oba Ewuakpe who ruled Benin Kingdom from around 1700AD.
On how she eventually sacrificed herself for the people, ancient Benin folklore had it that between…Read More…>>>