Nicely written dear. I like the fact that you are well informed about your culture.
I can remember when I was still in school (University of Benin) and we heard the news of the death of the Oba. I had to stay indoors for fear of being used to buried with the king.
It was really scary.
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However Benin city has done a good job with trying to preserve their culture. I love the respect given to the Oba. I always hear people singing his praise.
Good thing is they don't use women for the ritual. A good time to be a woman I must say😂😂
He's like a god to them. I admire the respect they give him though, the awesome thing is he gives them that respect back, remember during the EndSars protest he actually came out to address his people when they got to the palace.
Thank God they don't use women o. I didn't know about that.
I have learnt something new