Traditional History of Benin Kingdom in Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the undisputed history of the Binis in Nigeria's Benin Kingdom, Edo State of Nigeria.  A significant population in Nigeria's Midwest exist as the Bini. However, there are no confirmed records on when and if the Bini (Edo) left the Nile Valley. It was discovered that Ogiso was the name of Benin's first leader. This paper tries to evaluate the Binis evolution through a multidisciplinary process. The paper using a perceptual, interpretive, observable, and elucidative methodology goes through records to explore the history of the Bini people. Some previously unknown facts about the history of the Bini are revealed by through the review and materials studied. One main point arising from the examination of Bini traditional history is the fact that there are information concerning the evolution of Bini people and there is the need to research further in authentication of the truth of how the Binis came to where they inhabit presently.