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Oba of Benin is the traditional monarch of the Benin Empire, a historical kingdom in what is now southern Nigeria. The Oba is the spiritual and temporal leader of the Edo people, and is considered the symbol of the kingdom's unity and continuity.

Here are some notable Obas of Benin:

  1. Oba Ewuare the Great (1440-1473): Considered one of the greatest Obas of Benin, he expanded the kingdom's borders and established a strong centralized government.
  2. Oba Ozolua (1480-1504): He expanded the kingdom's borders and established trade relationships with other kingdoms in West Africa.
  3. Oba Esigie (1504-1550): He built the famous Benin City, which became the capital of the kingdom.
  4. Oba Oranmiyan (1550-1578): He expanded the kingdom's borders and established a strong military.
  5. Oba Ehengbuda (1578-1602): He was a skilled diplomat and established trade relationships with European powers.
  6. Oba Oguola (1602-1620): He expanded the kingdom's borders and established a strong centralized government.
  7. Oba Ovonramwen (1888-1914): He was the last Oba of Benin to rule independently before the British colonization of Benin.

Some notable modern Obas of Benin include:

  1. Oba Akenzua II (1933-1978): He was a prominent figure in the struggle for Nigerian independence and was a strong advocate for the rights of the Edo people.
  2. Oba Erediauwa (1979-2016): He was a respected leader who worked to promote the cultural heritage of the Edo people and to improve the economic development of the region.
  3. Oba Ewuare II (2016-present): He is the current Oba of Benin and has been working to promote the cultural heritage of the Edo people and to improve the economic development of the region.

These are just a few examples of the many notable Obas of Benin throughout history.