Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Benin's Oba rejects proposed national Iyaloja role, calling it foreign; each market has its own Iyeki.

flag Oba Ewuare II of Benin has stated that the role of Iyaloja, as proposed by President Bola Tinubu’s daughter Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, is not part of Benin culture, clarifying that the traditional market leadership role is known as Iyeki. flag He emphasized that each market in Edo State has its own Iyeki, selected by traders and confirmed by the palace, with duties including shrine maintenance and ceremonial representation. flag The Oba rejected the idea of a single, overarching Iyaloja, calling it foreign to Benin tradition.

9 Articles