In a bid to promote the rich cultural heritage of the Benin Kingdom, Hon. Osarodion Osagie, Senior Special Assistant to Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Diaspora Matters, is hosting an All-White Party to honour His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II. The event, scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, in Benin City, is part of activities celebrating the 10th anniversary of Oba Ewuare II’s coronation.
The All-White Party, organised by Osagie, Founder of the Godsent Foundation, aims to provide a platform for cultural appreciation, unity, and reaffirmation of the Benin people’s respect for their traditional institution. According to Osagie, the celebration goes beyond paying tribute to the Oba; it represents a responsibility to honour the custodians of the kingdom’s history, preserve its identity, and ensure younger generations appreciate inherited cultural values.
Osagie stressed the importance of celebrating the monarch, noting that honouring the older generation sets an example for those coming behind. “If we don’t celebrate our father, our children won’t celebrate us,” he said. The 10th coronation anniversary offers an opportunity for the Benin Kingdom people, at home and in the diaspora, to demonstrate appreciation for the monarch and the traditional institution he represents.
The preservation of cultural heritage requires deliberate efforts by individuals, families, community leaders, and organisations to celebrate their history and pass its values to future generations. Osagie emphasised that we must celebrate our father, honour our traditional institution, and promote our rich cultural heritage. Our identity is part of our legacy, and we must preserve it for our children and generations yet unborn.
The event is expected to attract guests, friends, associates, and well-wishers who will join Osagie in celebrating the revered monarch’s decade-long reign. Guests are expected to dress in white, keeping with the theme, which promises an atmosphere of fellowship, celebration, and cultural pride. This celebration is a reminder that our heritage must never be taken for granted, and we owe it to ourselves and future generations to keep our traditions alive.
The All-White Party forms part of the wider activities marking Oba Ewuare II’s 10th coronation anniversary, offering an opportunity to reflect on the enduring significance of the Benin monarchy and its place in Edo State’s history, identity, and cultural development. For Osagie, the celebration is both a tribute to the Oba and a call for sustained commitment to preserving the heritage that binds the Benin people together.
The occasion provides opportunities to strengthen unity, deepen cultural consciousness, and encourage collective pride in the history and traditions of the Benin Kingdom. At a time when society needs greater unity and a stronger connection with its cultural roots, this celebration serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our heritage.
Key points
- The event aims to promote Benin cultural heritage and unity.
- The 10th coronation anniversary of Oba Ewuare II marks a significant milestone in the Benin Kingdom's history.
- Osagie emphasises the importance of preserving cultural heritage for future generations.
