By Juliet Ebirim At the recent coronation of the 40th Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, three gorgeous women beautifully decked in the royal Benin costume were right beside him and they are his wives. The new Oba of Benin is married to three wives; Princess Iroghama (Obazuaye N’erie), Princess Iyayiota (Obazuwa Nerie) and Princess Ikpakpa ( Ohe N’erie). oba-wives-rolls-royce On March 30, the Oba of Benin inducted his three wives into the royal court of the kingdom, following the conferment of traditional titles on them in Benin. The first wife, Princess Iroghama, was named the Obazuaye N’erie, the second wife Princess Iyayiota was named the Obazuwa N’erie, while the third wife, Princess Ikpakpa was named the Ohe N’erie. The Obadagbonyi of Benin Kingdom, Chief Osagie Utetenegiagbe, announced the titles to the ecstatic crowd after a colorful cultural display. Also, as part of the activities that ushered the Oba into his throne, he took delivery of his brand new 2016 customised Rolls Royce Phantom. The car was launched at a thanksgiving ceremony which took place at Holy Arousa Cathedral, Benin City. The wonder on wheels is worth a staggering 460,000 dollars, which is about 200 million naira. The Oba also moved into a massive mansion which will serve as his official residence. The number plates of the vehicle have his name and emblem drawn on them in gold.

-Vanguard

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