The rich Benin culture and tradition of Edo State was on display penultimate week at the home of the patriarch of the Igbinedion family, the Esama of
The rich Benin culture and tradition of Edo State was on display penultimate week at the home of the patriarch of the Igbinedion family, the Esama of Benin kingdom, Sir, Chief, Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion when he gave out one of his granddaughter’s, Etiosa Evisa in marriage.
Etiosa who is the daughter of one of his sons, Peter, a former managing director of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, was joined traditionally in marriage to British born Ian Samuel Jacquet in accordance with Benin native law and custom. The grand and colourful ceremony which took place during the weeklong celebrations heralding the 90th birthday of the Esama, was graced by several dignitaries from within and outside the country.
The couple who already held their civic wedding in the United Kingdom before travelling down to Nigeria to complete the traditional rites already have a child together.
Although the bride’s father was present, his older brother, Lucky, a former governor of Edo State played the role of the bride’s father.
The bride’s mum was absent having passed on 17 years ago. The groom’s parents were physically on ground to witness their son’s joyous moment
