The Connection Between The Great Benin Kingdom 🇳🇬 & Republic of Benin 🇧🇯 (French: République du Bénin), and formerly Dahomey The presence of two territories named “Benin” in Africa, and a third if we consider The Bight of Benin, is not coincidental. According to African Oral History, Oba Orhogbua, the 18th Oba of Benin around 1550AD, played a pivotal role. During the expansion of the Benin Empire, Oba Orhogbua conquered territories west of Benin Kingdom, including Dahomey (now Benin Republic

HISTORY OF BENIN KINGDOM: Focus on Period, Exploits Of Dynaty

Black History Month, Book Launch & Lecture, "Benin: A Living Museum" by Ekhator-Obogie Godfrey.