On Saturday, Oba Ewuare II of Benin honoured his late mother, Iyoba Omo N’ikuoyemwen, who died 49 years ago, by performing the traditional Ekasa dance.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Ekasa dance, which is deeply rooted in spiritual significance, is performed to signify the conclusion of the initial phase of her funeral rites. This dance is also a traditional element of the Oba’s coronation ceremonies.

A procession featuring the Ekasa dancers will traverse various traditional worship sites associated with the Queen mothers, including the statue of Iyoba Ikuoyemwen located at Five Junction in Benin. Chief Robert Ohuoba, the Oyairioba of Benin, indicated that the performances would take place daily, culminating on Thursday, March 27. Ohuoba noted that the Ekasa dance is typically held at the Queen mother’s palace in Uselu and is preceded by Ikpowia, the final wake-keeping of the funeral ceremonies, while Isuerhanfua signifies the concluding event in the funeral program for the Oba’s mother.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)