Short history of the Great Benin people

Short history of the Great Benin people

(Edo) 

The Edo or Benin people are an Edoid ethnic group  primarily found in Ẹdo State, Southern part of Nigeria, They speak the Edoid language and are the descendants of Pa Idu, Igodomigodo, which evolved to become the Benin Empire .

They are closely related to other ethnic groups that speak Edoid languages such as the Esan, the Afemai, the Isoko, and the Urhobo. 

The name "Benin" (and "Bini") is a Portuguese  corrupted word, ultimately from the word "Ubini", which came into use during the reign of Oba  Ewuare the Great, c. 1440. "Ubini", an ancient Edo word meaning beautiful people.

Ubini was later changed to Benin around 1485 when the Portuguese began trade relations with Oba Ewuare.

Edo people are beautiful IN and OUT

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