The three wives of the crown prince of Benin Kingdom and Edaiken N’Uselu, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, were on Wednesday, March 30, inducted into the royal court of the Kingdom, with the conferment of traditional titles on them
The three wives are also known as Oloi N’Erie. The ceremony which took place amidst display of Benin rich culture and tradition, was part of the on-going 14 days Iyan-Ehien rites being performed by Prince Erediauwa at Uselu, his temporary abode.The first wife, Princess Iroghama, was named the Obazuaye N’Erie, the second wife, Princess Iyayiota, was named the Obazuwa N’Erie while the third wife, Princess Ikpakpa was named the Ohe N’Erie.
The Obadagbonyi of Benin Kingdom, Chief Osagie Utetenegiabe announced the titles to the ecstatic crowd after a colourful cultural display. Iyan-Ehien, the highest level of chieftaincy rites which served as gateway for high spiritual attainment, is supervised by the Ogbe palace chief, under the leadership of Ihama N’Ogbe.
