The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has just arrived at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in a historic visit, BlackBox Nigeria can report .
According to our Source in Ife, Osun State, Oba arrived at the palace of Ooni with his chiefs and some dignitaries from the ancient city of Benin around 1:15 pm.
Some prominent traditional rulers and notable indigenes of Ife, joined the Ooni to receive the Benin monarch, amongst who are the Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Oyedotun, traditional rulers from Ile Ife and Dr. John Odeyemi.
On arriving in Ife, the Oba Ewuare II first went to the residence of the Ooni, where there have been tightening of security around the palace.
Cultural troupes from Benin, entertainers and drummer from Ile-Ife started drumming, singing and dancing as early as 10:am inside the hall where Oba Ewuare was received.