Oba Ewuare II’s 10th Coronation Anniversary Programme Unveiled.
The official programme for the 10th Coronation Anniversary of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has been released, with activities scheduled across Benin City from October to November 2026.
According to the programme, events will run from October 4 to November 21, featuring cultural, sporting, educational and social activities.
The schedule includes the airing of a coronation compendium and documentary, food and art festivals, trade fair, cultural festival, football and chess tournaments, the Oba Erediauwa Memorial Lecture and a Durbar.
The main anniversary activities on October 20, the anniversary day, will include the commissioning of the Festival Hall, thanksgiving, a reception for traditional rulers of Benin extraction, cultural activities, fireworks and a music festival.
Other activities include a golf tournament from October 27 to 31 and an exhibition of artefacts by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) from November 19 to 21.
The programme will conclude on November 21 with a grand reception at the Festival Hall, Oba Palace, featuring a beauty pageant, performances by guest artists and an awards presentation.
The anniversary marks 10 years of Oba Ewuare II’s reign, following his coronation in October 2016.
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