Oba akenzua biography of albert

In the following article, Collins Edigin, a historian at the University of Benin in Benin City, Nigeria, describes the rule of the Obas of Benin, a continuous dynasty of the West African state of Benin (now in present-day Nigeria) that began in the 13^th Century and is one of the oldest in the world.

The kingdom of Benin was one of the most important states of the forest region of West Africa.

Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Akenzua II (–) was the Oba of Benin (traditional leader of the Edo people, in Nigeria) from until his death.

Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Akenzua II (–) was the Oba of Benin (traditional leader of the Edo people, in Nigeria) from until his death.

He spent years as a prince, years as Edaiken (crown prince) and years as Oba" (Jungwirth ).

“He received his first degree from the University of Chicago last March and his B.D from Chicago Seminary in June.

Born on the 17th of August He was a Nigerian gynaecologist and obstetrician.

The calls for the return of the Benin Bronzes began in the mids, when Oba Akenzua II (enthroned ), the grandson of Ovonramwen, made the.

It was renowned for its well-established system of government its and artistic sophistication. During the reign of the Obas (the second ruling dynasty), the kingdom grew from a small community of a few villages into a powerful empire that carried out extensive trade with the Portuguese and the British.

However, the historical process that gave rise to the emergence of the second dynasty has remained a subject of debate among historians.

The main point of disagreement has revolved around the source of authority of the dynasty. One group of writers ascribes Ile-Ife origin (another power kin