Photos: Oba of Benin burial rites

A cross session of the chiefs performing the traditional rites as part of activities marking the burial ceremony of Omo N’oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Erediawa Oba of Benin with a procession from Ediaken Palace to Oba Palace in Benin.
The procession in Benin

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