Benin History & Research Centre in Diaspora

    The  first book,  Great Benin: The Alcazar of Post-Colonial Culture and Its Relationship with the Europeans Since 1400 AD , critically examines the relationship between the Benin Kingdom and the Europeans during the period of early contact to the time when Benin was colonized by Britain in 1897. It analyzes how the systems introduced to Benin by the colonists redefined and shaped the political, economic, social, and cultural structures of Benin and its people. It also unpacks the intergenerational effects of colonization and gender stratification embedded in the educational system introduced to the Benin people by the European colonizers and explores how Western education shaped the trajectory of the author’s life.  British Colonists and the Quest to Exterminate the Cultural Traditions of the Benin People . The intricate cultural traditions of a distinct group of people (the Edos), and the pre-colonial system. The 1897 British punitive expedition in Benin an...

Nekpen Obasogie Received an Honorary Pen Award from the Association of Nigerian Authors (Edo State Chapter) on December 16th, 2021 in Benin City. As part of measures to honor writers who add value to society, the Association of Nigerian authors, Edo State Chapter, has awarded Canada-based Indegene of the Great Benin kingdom, Nekpen Obasogie the honorary pen award.   The event which was held in Benin city had family members of the great author ably representing her and members of the association who had nothing but praises for the Author and her works.   In 2021, an act of curiosity prompted her to embark on the journey of researching the history of the Europeans and the Benin Kingdom during the early contact.  She wrote the book to examine what transpired between the Europeans and Benin kingdom from 1400 AD to when Benin was invaded by Britain in the 19th century.  Her book, Great Benin: The Alcazar of Post-Colonial Culture, is currently making waves on social media....

On August 14th, 2021, NEBO TV organized the Great Benin Descendants' (GBD) event in Toronto, Canada. The event was attended by some prominent Edo men and women.  Stay tuned for next year's program!

 I t was, indeed, a black Sunday for many Edo citizens across the globe, when the family of Okunbo announced the passing of their crowned jewel, son, brother, father, husband, grandfather, philanthropist, billionaire, and business mogul, Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo. He died on Sunday, August 8th, in the United Kingdom where he was receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer. His fans and Edo citizens took to the internet to mourn the death of the billionaire! Some of the comments that were posted on Facebook by fans and Edo citizens. Dr.  Don Pedro Obaseki  wrote: “Edo woke up in tears, Sunday 8th August 2021, on the news of your transition to God’s bosom. Capi. Okhien Owie Baba né Baba! Igh’Olokun. Glittering Sun whose rays shine all over our nation. There are TEARS IN HEAVEN, as the denizens of the deep and the celestial cherubs trumpet your triumphant entry into God’s Kingdom. Rest in Perfect Peace, CAPT. IDAHOSA WELLS OKUNBO. For now, words fail me.” Donald Odemwingie wro...

Congratulations! The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II welcomes Quadruplets (three boys and a girl)  The press release from the Benin Traditional Council states that “the grace of the almighty God and the benevolence of our ancestors, the Benin Traditional Council on behalf of his royal majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin and the Royal Palace of the Benin kingdom, joyfully wish to announce the unprecedented and historical event that just occurred in the Benin Royal family.  The palace of the Oba of Benin is delighted to announce that her royal highness, Queen Aisosa Ewuare of Benin Kingdom, the fifth and youngest Queen has delivered a set of Quadruplets (3 boys and a girl). Yes Quadruplets. The Quadruplets and their mother are in excellent health. May the Lord God Almighty and our ancestors protect mother and the Quadruplets in good health and bless them with long life.  We congratulate our beautiful, elegant and amiable Queen, her Royal highness Q...

 Nekpen Obasogie went to California on November 23rd, 2021 She visited Oakland on November 25th, 2021   Nekpen Obasogie arrived in Los Angeles on Tuesday, November 23rd These pictures were taken on their way from Los Angeles to Oakland today. Her book launch is scheduled for Saturday, November 27th!  NEBO TV is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic:  Book Launch in California, Great Benin: The Alcazar of Post-Colonial Culture and Its Relationship with the Europeans Since 1400 AD Date: Nov 27, 2021  Time: 10 am in California, USA 7 pm Nigerian time 1 pm Canadian time (Toronto) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9130486658?pwd=RVllTlhIcEpGVFJyYnBIVUJJb08wZz09 Meeting ID: 913 048 6658 Passcode: 2291334 Thank you!

It was a pleasant tour around USC University of Southern California yesterday! The campus is a well-structured University with beautiful infrastructures -  December 2021