The Ancient and Modern Era Of Benin Kingdom 44

Oguola was only made an Obama because his elder brother Prince Obuobu was away on a war expedition in the ibo speaking area of the kingdom.

It was during his reign that the first moat was dug round the city as a form of defense against invaders and particularly against his arch enemy Akpanigakon of Udo.

The famous Benin brass work was introduced to the kingdom during his region.

Obama Ewura the great 1440AD.

His crown price name was ogun. He did face a lot of tribulations before he became an Obama.
He was a great warrior and he traveled far and wide.

It was on this record, that he fought and captured 201towns.
It was during his reign that Open was at Uselu.