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    The Ivory
    The Ivory
    The Ivory
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    The Ivory

    By Prince Denny U. Omoregie

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    As the inhabitants of the ancient Kingdom of Benin gather to enjoy the annual UgierhOba festival, the excitement can be felt in the sultry African air. But unbeknown to these people, danger is lurking behind the scenes, threatening to cause upheaval during this time of peace and celebration. Can the spiritual powers of this formidable race be enough to protect all that they have worked for?
    Based on a true event in Western Nigeria, The Ivory is a thrilling piece of historical fiction that explores the human capacity for love and betrayalwith a gripping supernatural twist.

    Website: www.historyshouldbefun.com
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse UK
    Release dateJun 28, 2012
    ISBN9781477213971
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    Prince Denny U. Omoregie

    Born into a royal family from Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Denny Omoregie is based in the UK, where he is happily married and blessed with three children. Having learnt of the historical events that took place in the ancient Benin Kingdom, directly from the mouths of his royal ancestors, he has a passion for passing on this knowledge and igniting young people’s interest in history through story-telling. As is reflected in his writing, Denny is an advocate for cultural and traditional values, and his interest in the supernatural brings further vigour to his work.

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      The Ivory - Prince Denny U. Omoregie

      © 2012 by Prince Denny U. Omoregie. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse 06/21/2012

      ISBN: 978-1-4772-1399-5 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4772-1398-8 (hc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4772-1397-1 (e)

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1 The Gathering

      Chapter 2 The Entertainment

      Chapter 3 The challenge

      Chapter 4 Asako Remembers his Past

      Chapter 5 The Clash

      Chapter 6 The King makes an Offer

      Chapter 7 Caution is thrown to the wind

      Chapter 8 The arrival of a strange lad

      Chapter 9 A Difficult Message

      Chapter 10 A Letter is Received

      Chapter 11 The Regrettable Action

      Chapter 12 Search for the Army General

      Chapter 13 The Truth is Uncovered

      Chapter 14 The Invasion

      Chapter 15 An Unexpected Event

      Chapter 16 Osaro Takes A Stand

      Chapter 17 The Trial

      Chapter 18 A Spiritual Happening

      Epilogue

      Credits/Acknowledgement

      Thanks to the Almighty God, for making it possible to complete this book. I will also like to thank the following people; my lovely wife Princess Pauline Omoregie, and beautiful children; Prince Emmanuel, Prince David and Princess Emmanuella Omoregie. Thank you Ella for keeping me on my toes to hasten the completion of this book.

      I hereby acknowledge His Royal Highness Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Solomon Igbinoghodua Aisiokuoba Akenzua Erediauwa, My uncle Chief Nosakhare Isekhure ‘The Isekhure of Benin, My father Chief Nosakhare Omoregie Egharevba ‘The Uso of Benin’, My mother Princess Ebun Omoregie (Nee Oshodin) my brothers and Sisters. Prince Sarkhi A. Omoregie, Prince Jude O. Omoregie, Princess Enid N. Onimowo, and Princess Tracy Oduwa Omoregie.

      Credits to Louise C. Thompson who spent time editing this book to make sure it achieves its purpose. To the memories of the great Oba Ovonramwen N’ogbaisi, and to all who fought gallantly sacrificing their lives in defending the Great Benin Kingdom during the Benin Expedition in 1897.

      Introduction

      The Benin kingdom was an ancient African realm in the western part of Nigeria, and one that was free from British influence. Its people, the Edo, were fearless warriors who were rich in culture and tradition. This was a land enshrouded in mystery and legend, as all of its men and women possessed mysterious powers that had been passed unto them from their ancestors. Even the children would manifest abilities that defied science and which the human mind would struggle to comprehend. People would flock from neighbouring towns and villages just to witness the magical and spiritual might of the Edo people, who every year would host a festival known as Isie o kuo, meaning ‘battlefront’, during which they would re-enact battle scenes using real weapons. They would strike each other with machetes, shoot each other with arrows and spears, and fight with knives and swords—yet none of them were ever injured due to the magical charms they used for protection. This was just a tiny example of some of the great things the Edo were capable of doing. Their added bravery and ruthlessness in battle made them almost invincible, and they were greatly feared by those who knew them.

      Despite their power and reputation, they remained lovely, hospitable people who worked hard together to protect and expand their territories. Their efforts paid off, as Benin soon became one of the fastest growing and self-reliant kingdoms in West Africa. The Edo engaged in trade by bartering with the neighbouring villages over food and cash crops. Their land was rich with cocoa, rubber, ivory, and other valuable produce such as precious corals, which were not only outstandingly beautiful but were also believed to hold divine powers of protection. As they were gotten from the ocean, corals were believed to be from the sea goddess of fertility, Olokun, and they were worn by children as bracelets and necklaces in order to ward off sickness and premature death. Adults also wore corals as a means of protection, and used them for various charms. Palm kernel, the fruit of the palm tree, was another important produce in Benin. This tree was particularly useful; every part of it, including the roots, stems, branches, leaves, nuts, and even the maggots gotten from dead and rotting branches were of value. Its reddish nuts were used to produce cooking oil, soaps, pomade creams, and many other goods, all of which contributed to the great wealth now possessed by the kingdom. It was this wealth that had recently sparked an interest from the British.

      Chapter 1

      The Gathering

      One mid-December evening, the king of Benin, known as the Oba, had summoned all of the villagers to come together for some entertainment. It was the Harmattan season: the days were stiflingly hot, the nights were very cold, and—as was typical for this time of year—the Edo people were suffering from the effects of the northeast wind that was blowing in from the Sahara desert. Nearly everyone in the gathering crowd was coughing; their throats were dry from inhaling the dusty air, and each person bore the bleeding, chapped lips and chaffed heels that were customary during these blustery months. Yet despite the wind, an air of fervour was bubbling amongst the people, gathering in a cloud above their heads, refusing to be blown away. Suddenly, a hush fell upon the crowd, and even the palm trees stood still. The king appeared, adorned from head to toe in royal regalia fashioned entirely from red coral, and now every pair of excited eyes was fixed on this vision of splendour. The corals had been sewn together to form a magnificent garment that hung from the neck to the ankles. Its heavy padding and imposing design added a further five inches to the king’s six foot frame, and accentuated his massive physique. His head was swathed by a crown crafted entirely from coral beads and cowries in a variety of shapes, building to a tall, coral finial at the centre, from which several branches protruded. Several layers of beaded necklace were coiled from chin to chest, concealing his neck, and elaborate ropes ran in a helter-skelter right down to the bottom of the garment. Red coral bracelets dangled from the king’s wrists and ankles and his shoes were encrusted with red coral beads. Finally, the skin of a leopard hung

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