Oba of Benin suspends royal praise singers over performance at Igbinedion’s birthday
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has suspended the Isikhuan royal praise singers group over alleged breach of palace rules and Benin traditional customs. The suspension followed allegations that the group performed at the 92nd birthday celebration of the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, at his residence without authorisation from the […] Oba of Benin suspends royal praise…
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has suspended the Isikhuan royal praise singers group for allegedly violating palace rules and Benin traditional customs during the 92nd birthday celebration of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion. The group performed at Chief Igbinedion's residence without authorisation, breaching an ancient Benin taboo.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Oba, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, revealed this during an emergency meeting at the palace on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The Oba stripped the group's leader, Juliet Omogui, of her traditional title, Okao, following her admission of the allegation, which was supported by a viral video of the performance.
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