Ewedo: The Legacy of the Wise and Effective Oba of Benin
Ewedo, also known as Prince Efabo, left an indelible mark as the fourth Oba of the Kingdom of Benin, reigning from 1255 AD to 1280 AD. His visionary leadership reshaped the kingdom in numerous ways, solidifying his legacy as one of the most wise and effective Obas of Benin.
One of his significant achievements was the relocation of the seat of government from Usama to the site of the present…
10. Talking Black hair care with Mariah Carey on her podcast (Girrrl...not Murray's & Pink Lotion!! 😆)
9. Helping Black & Brown women of the Hubb Community Kitchen after the Grenfell Tower Tragedy as her first solo royal project.
8. When she reminded err'body on “Suits” that she is NOT a white girl!!!
...And then shutting down corny-ass haters on Twitter for continuing to question her Blackness.
7. When Meghan and her husband's Archewell Foundation supported The Loveland Foundation, an organization that gives Black women and girls across the U.S. access to high quality therapy and support.
6. Sporting all-Black designers while giving us 'bundles on bundles' at the NAACP Image Awards.
5. Taking part in the "Erase The Hate" campaign condemning anti-Black racism.
4. When she FINALLY met King Bey and gave us the vision of Black royalty & Black excellence we kneegrows deserve!
3. When she said "Black Lives Matter" and spoke out on the death of George Floyd.
2. Becoming a real-life B.A.P. and marrying into the British Royal Family - a.k.a. the WHITEST family in the world. Sis was late, only invited her Black mama who proudly wore her locs and nose ring. Had a Black pastor preach, hired an afro-wearing cello player and an all-Black choir to sing...all on Malcolm X's birthday! 👸🏾
1. And chile, when sis exposed those same crumpet-eating colonizers on that Oprah special...ICONIC!!!