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We shall talk about an exciting piece of history I recently stumbled upon, later today or tomorrow. It was centered around the Benin Empire at about the time of it's decline, precisely during the British punitive expedition of 1897. Catch you then. 🙏🏾
Agho Obaseki
Background:
Chief Agho Ogbedeoyo the Obaseki Of Benin, acted as the Oba of Benin during the interregnum, 1897-1914 As Head of Administration when Oba Ovonramwen was exiled. Agho was the last of his father, Ogbeide's children.
Background:
Chief Agho Ogbedeoyo the Obaseki Of Benin, acted as the Oba of Benin during the interregnum, 1897-1914 As Head of Administration when Oba Ovonramwen was exiled. Agho was the last of his father, Ogbeide's children.
Ogbeide held the Bini Ine title under Oba Adolo. He was originally from Agbor. The Ine was the head of the palace society of Ibiwe and was responsible for raising the heir apparent and princes.
