James Brown Faces backlash As Oba of Benin’ Bans Wearing Sacred Costumes at event

• Precious Osayande has shared her thoughts on the recent prohibition against the public wearing of traditional chieftaincy outfits associated with the Oba of Benin, and the royal family, during events.

• The Benin Tradition Council has specified that items like the round coral bead (lkele), Eben (ceremonial word), and Okuku (headgear for the Oba’s wives) are now banned.

Nollywood actress Precious Osayande has shared her thoughts on the recent prohibition against the public wearing of traditional chieftaincy outfits associated with the Oba of Benin, his wives, the royal family, and titled chiefs during events.

The Benin Tradition Council has specified that items like the round coral bead (lkele), Eben (ceremonial word), and Okuku (headgear for the Oba’s wives) are now banned.

PMNews reported that a group of seven palace chiefs declared in a statement that wearing traditional chieftaincy costumes by those outside the royal family is a violation and disrespect to Benin customs.

They mentioned that these outfits are being used by “uneducated and dissatisfied people” at marriage and funeral ceremonies.

A viral video showed priests and priestesses invoking the spirits of the Benin ancestors. They were speaking out against those who misuse the Ada and Eben symbols and wear the Okuku hairstyle without being linked to the palace.

Watch the video below:

The actress who backed the ban argued that there is no difference between the royal family and those in traditional costumes.

She also called out crossdresser James Brown, hinting that he influenced the Oba of Benin’s decision to enforce the ban.

Osanyade also encouraged everyone to heed the warning and stop wearing traditional costumes.

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See some comments below:

@pa.nsy_bby: “Na James brown,blessing CEO and bobrisky make dem band okuku.”

@obehisexydiva: “Exactly no different BTW Royalty and normal person again.”

@richfabrics_: “Person Dey when dey do am for abroad well @precious.osayande but I gree as oba swear put !!!! He be wan too much oooo both.”

@smyfaze: “Really getting too much I swear! Both werey and mumu dey misused am . Hope una hear now.”

@kriztian_alex: “OBA GHATO KPERE!! Isee!!! A kings curse can never be reversed oo let those who have ear let them hear ooo. I no dey if e sup ooo.”

@oduaki_monique said commented: “Even bobrisky do okuku too ohh,na wahoo.”

@phronesis_blessing said: “It was really getting too much, another one our King 🤴 should banned,you see those ladies that welcoming both goat and fowl at the airport with our traditional attire is so annoying.”