The Oba Market (also referred to as Edo: Eki-Oba) is an open-air market situated at Ring Road in the center of Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.[1] Its roots date back to the 15th century, making it one of the most historically significant markets in the region.[2]
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^Eguavoen, Festus (2019-08-10). Emotan. ISBN 978-1-0993-6964-3.
The ObaMarket (also referred to as Edo: Eki-Oba) is an open-air market situated at Ring Road in the center of Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Its roots...
Oba or OBA may refer to: Oba (king), a Bini and Yoruba title for certain royal rulers Oba (orisha), a spirit who is prominent in various Traditional African...
(15th century) was a market woman who traded in foodstuffs around the ObaMarket in the ancient Benin kingdom during the reign of Oba Uwaifiokun and Prince...
Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba Ewuare II's palace is located here. There are four major markets in Oredo Local Government Area; Obamarket, New Benin market...
chieftain who used to trade at the Oba'smarket in the Ancient Benin Kingdom during the reigns of Oba Uwaifiokun and Oba Ewuare the Great. The statue was...
is known for the Osogbo School of Art and the Oja ObaMarket building, said to be the former Oba's palace, within yards of the Osogbo Grand Mosque. Osogbo...
Benin City Ring Road also referred to as Kings Square or Oba Ovonramwen Square is a circular road in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, Nigeria. It...
with evidence suggesting their existence before the establishment of the Oba monarchy. Construction began around 800 AD and continued until 1460 AD, involving...
The Oba of Lagos, also known as the Eleko of Eko, is the traditional ruler (Oba) of Lagos. The Oba is a ceremonial Yoruba sovereign with no political power...
Market Area II; Kajola Market Area III; Oba Market Area I; ObaMarket Area II; ObaMarket Area III; ObaMarket Area IV Ibarapa Central Idere III (Koso/Apa)...
Oba Otudeko CFR is a Nigerian businessman who serves as the founder and chairman of the Honeywell Group. He was a former chairman of FBN Holdings and...
Famiyesin 2021, p. 67. Famiyesin 2021, p. 56. "Ayelala God Killed Looters Of ObaMarket-Fire In Benin City". Sahara Reporters. 30 October 2010. Retrieved 9 October...
His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II (born 24 July 1970), is the 15th Oniru of Iruland. He was born to late Chief Taoreed...
'Afin,' or palace of the Oba, and his market. The palace was at the center of the city close to the Oba'smarket called 'Oja-Oba'. Around the capital was...
The Oba River (Yoruba: Odo Ọba) is a river in Oyo and Osun States in Nigeria. It is the main tributary of the Osun River. The landscape varies from wooded...
being built to the south of the old palace's grounds. Oja Oba, which means the Oba'sMarket, is just a stone's throw away from the Palace. Akure's King...
bronze and carved ivory, Benin art was produced mainly for the court of the Oba of Benin – a divine ruler for whom the craftsmen produced a range of ceremonially...
he could make an Oba, certain rites were to be performed. They put all the things: crown, sekere, horsetail, beads as a mark of an Oba before the child...
prior to this period, the administration of the area was carried out by Oba Provincial Authority, Owode District Council and Obafemi District Council...
Idia was the mother of Esigie, who reigned as Oba (king) of the Edo people from 1504 to 1550. Historians do know that Idia was alive during the Idah war...
Oba Fatai Ayinla Aileru (born 11 March 1938) The Great Monarch, is the current Oba (king) of Mushinland and the Chairman of Obas and Chiefs of Mushin Local...
Aromire, planted pepper on the nearby island of Lagos. The palace of the Oba (king) of the Yoruba, Iga Idunganran, which was later built on this site...
Oba Sir Ladapo Samuel Ademola KBE, CMG (1872–1962), also known as Ademola II, was the Alake of Abeokuta from 1920 to 1962. Before he was crowned Alake...
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