The four beautiful wives of Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II have been pictured all looking radiant at a traditional event.
Oba's wives
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has been pictured with his four beautiful wives during the first public performance of Ugie Ododua ceremony which commenced yesterday in the Oba’s Palace in Benin city, Edo state.
The Ugie Ododua which is synonymous with Ovia Deity featured ritual dance performances by seven masquerade dancers belonging to Chiefs Osa and Osuan, two high priests with spiritual songs by the Ogbelaka Royal bands.
Oba of Benin and his wives
The event took place at the Ugha-Ehengbuda axis of the Royal Palace.
The ceremony among others is used to usher in peace, progress and development to the Kingdom as well as to ward-off evil, violence and untimely death from the Kingdom.