Who is this waffler. There was never a time that Oyo took over Lagos (Eko) or any of Benin Kingdom’s territory, they wouldn’t even dare lmao. Lagos was Benin’s till the moment the British took it
Benin dispatched a force to go defend it against the British btw but arrived late
If what you have is Propaganda and Thoughts, make it clear. Because if you call it “history” and direct it to Benin, you will be reminded that we are a people who live by history and know even the accurate histories of all our neighbors - or at least we have the energy to dig into what we didn’t consider as relevant.
I can boldly say that the Ẹdo people of Great Benin Kingdom are some of the most detailed people in terms of historical references that you shouldn’t come to spread Wikipedia false claims to in Africa (not Nigeria, Africa) or, so to say, your confident ignorance.
Thank you @EzomoKakadu for telling some basic facts about Ijaw history, since Asari Dokubo called for a HISTORY lesson.🦇🐆
The revision of Benin history on social media is no substitute for the historical record. Benin remains one of Africa’s most extensively documented precolonial societies, and evidence, not propaganda, defines history.
The Benin Army defeated the British army in Ughoton (where our main army was stationed) and Sakonba but stupidly didn’t protect the 3rd entry in the kingdom which was Ologbo
And the tide of the battle changed when the British heard of it from outsiders
Imasuen Amowie Izoduwa delivered a powerful speech during his visit to the Ga people of Accra, Ghana, highlighting the rich history, enduring legacy, and cultural ties between the Benin Kingdom and the Ga people
The Most Embarrassing History Lesson I've Heard This Year
Confidence is not evidence.
When someone sends Bartolomeu Dias to Nigeria before he was even born, and then moves Ferdinand of Aragon into Portugal, you're no longer listening to history. You're listening to fiction disguised as facts from the 'Egbereturu' Kingdom.
Always verify claims, no matter who makes them. History belongs to evidence, not volume.
Video Credit - @Melanated0147
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