These series of blogs have been created to show everyday life for the old
Kingdom of Benin children, women and ordinary people and to give some idea of
their experiences other than that of the Oba and his courtiers. The blogs are
in response to comments from some historical scholars that the Edo plaques
which document history of the Benin Kings do not show life for other people in
the kingdom.
Princess Iyomon and the events accounted are real and based on historical
accounts by some of the Kingdom's present custodians of Edo culture and history
(existing chiefs and elders). All other individuals' names in the events blogged
have been changed due to recollection of exact names at the time but are common
names used at the time.
Oral historical accounts provided by Princess Iyomon's grandsons:
Chief Sunday Aigbogun (Late) Chief Ebenzer of Igueben
Chief Irriah Aigbogun
Chief Odigie Aigbogun
Pastor Clement Aigbogun
Hon. Barrister Patrick Aigbogun : http://ehizogie.moonfruit.com/
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