From the foregoing, it can be seen that Oloi Iden displayed great love,
empathy and kindness for Oba Ewuakpe and Benin Kingdom. She re-
emphasized one of the principles of the Supreme God and Olokun which says: Always put your community and nation first before yourself.
This Queen had paid the ultimate price requested
for by the ancestors but she did not know the outcome of her cherished kingdom and the reign of her beloved
husband
I am of the opinion that a day should be set aside in Benin Kingdom to celebrate Iden day.
Also, the directive of Oloi Iden that her grave should be a sacred place
shouldn't be ignored.
What do you think?
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IDEN
Historical FictionIn Benin Kingdom during the reign of Oba Ewuakpe about 500 yeas ago and the role played by a woman in the person for Queen Iden to ensure the continue existence of Benin monarch is a testimony to the fact that she is the greatest heroine of the mill...
