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So Here’s The Real Reason New Oba Of Benin Was Covering His Mouth by taiwoflb: 5:00pm On Oct 21, 2016 |
Yesterday, Oba Ewuare ll N’Ogidigan ascended the revered throne of his ancestors to become the 39th Oba of Benin, succeeding his late father, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolopkolo, Oba Erediauwa. The photo below of the newly coronated Oba puzzled many people. Why was the Oba covering his mouth? It was obviously a cultural act but what was the significance? Even his wives covered their mouths. I did some investigation and found out the following: The Oba usually covers his mouth because when he talks he is the supreme authority. Whatever he says is final. People talk on his behalf most of the time and whatever they proclaim becomes the Law with immediate effect. A friend of mine who is a painter said he did a painting of the old Oba and it was rejected because it depicted him smiling. According to tradition, people are not supposed to see the Oba’s teeth so he doesn’t smile. His wives covered their mouths as a sign of submission. Don’t you just love our culture? So rich and varied! Source: http://nigerianewstoday.com.ng/so-heres-the-real-reason-new-oba-of-benin-was-covering-his-mouth/ |
Re: So Here’s The Real Reason New Oba Of Benin Was Covering His Mouth by stainlink(m): 5:05pm On Oct 21, 2016 |
OK |
Re: So Here’s The Real Reason New Oba Of Benin Was Covering His Mouth by finalboss1(m): 5:20pm On Oct 21, 2016 |
yeye culture |
Re: So Here’s The Real Reason New Oba Of Benin Was Covering His Mouth by Pamelayoung: 5:25pm On Oct 21, 2016 |
Is that all? |
Re: So Here’s The Real Reason New Oba Of Benin Was Covering His Mouth by yarimo(m): 5:45pm On Oct 21, 2016 |
Smh yeye culture, as if covering of OBA of BENIN'S mouth will improve the economy and living conditions of Nigerians. Mtcheeew |
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