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Cultural Region in Nigeria
Esanland (Esan: Otọesan), otherwise known as Esan Nation, is a cultural region located in Edo State, Nigeria. It is composed of five Local Government Areas
Esanland
Ethnic group in Nigeria
formation of Esanland as it is known today: Some oral traditions and historical research suggest that the earliest settlers in Esanland migrated from
Esan_people
City in Edo state, Nigeria
resistance to the British invasion of Esanland. Uromi, originally known as 'Uronmun', is the most populated area in Esanland, settled by several waves of people
Uromi
Suffix used for place names
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Land_(suffix)
Town in Edo State, Nigeria
Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. It is among the several kingdoms in Esanland. The kingdom is governed by King called Onojie. In 2017, the sixteenth
Urohi
Onojie of Uromi
in maintaining the independence of Esanland from the old Benin Empire. He stopped tributes from Enijies in Esanland from being paid to the Oba of Benin
Agba_Nojie_of_Uromi
The institution is regarded as one of the longstanding monarchies in Esanland, with its origins rooted in oral traditions and early historical accounts
Onojie_of_Uromi_Kingdom
LGA in Edo State, Nigeria
typically served as markers to indicate the borders between kingdoms. Esanland, for instance, is bordered to the northwest by Owan, to the northeast by
Esan_South-East
Nigerian writer (1947–2013)
died in a road accident on his way to Kano. Iyayi was born in Ugbegun in Esanland, Edo State, Nigeria. His family lived on little means but instilled in
Festus_Iyayi
Town in Edo State, Nigeria
the people belong to the Esan tribe, one of the major town that make up Esanland. Ubiaja is in a rain forest region, with 1,800 millimetres (71 in) to 2
Ubiaja
List of African ethnic groups
(Eastern Province) Christianity Esan Niger–Congo → Edoid → Esan Nigeria (Esanland) Christianity Ewe Niger–Congo → Kwa → Ewe, Waci, Kpessi Togo, Ghana Agave
List of contemporary ethnic groups of Africa
List_of_contemporary_ethnic_groups_of_Africa
Oba of Benin (1483 AD – 1504 AD)
Oba of Benin Reign 1483 AD – 1504 AD Predecessor Olua Successor Esigie Died 1504 (1505) Uzea, Esanland Spouse Idia Ohonmi House Eweka I Father Ewuare
Ozolua
1963–1991 division of Nigeria
Archived from the original on 2020-08-04. Retrieved 2022-02-22. "Welcome To Esanland Edo state Nigeria". www.edoworld.net. Retrieved 2023-03-27. Mabinuori,
Mid-Western_Region,_Nigeria
Town in Edo State, Nigeria
Area in Edo State, Nigeria. It is among the constituent communities of Esanland. The people of Ogwa speak the Esan language. The language of the Esan people
Ogwa
LGA and town in Edo State, Nigeria
Okojie, settled around a camp established during this war. It is part of Esanland.[citation needed] The kingdom is governed by a traditional ruler, called
Igueben
Autonomous community in Edo State, Nigeria
Their blacksmithing tradition positioned them as early engineers within Esanland, creating tools and weaponry essential for survival and community development
Amedokhian
Ogiso of Igodomigodo (c. 1050–1070)
Publishers. ISBN 978-2734-47-0. Esan Magazine (Firm) (2007). Who is who in Esanland. Esan Magazine. Retrieved 19 January 2025. Osifo, N.G. (1989). A System
Oriagba
Charity Organization
artistry. JOM Charity also leads in the advocacy against the killing of Esanland farmers in Edo State, Nigeria by marauder killers headsmen. Josephine Oboh
Jom_Charity
Social system with elderly rule
(1987). The Encyclopedia of Aging (p. 284). New York: Springer. "EGUARE". ESANLAND. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2025. Bytheway, B. (1995). Ageism
Gerontocracy
Town in Edo state, Nigeria
"LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA 1993". Retrieved 2023-01-24. "Irrua". ESANLAND. 2016-01-07. Retrieved 2025-06-16. "ORIGINAL NAMES OF ESAN CLANS". Retrieved
Irrua
Town in Edo State, Nigeria
Retrieved 2021-01-07. Dawood Omolumen, Egbefo Ph.D. "The Nupe Invasion of Esanland: An Assessment of its Socio-Political Impact on the People, 1885-1897"
Agbede,_Edo_State
Calendar year
aid of the Royal Niger Company, the British Army begins an invasion of Esanland, in Nigeria, to halt the resistance of the Esan chiefs to European rule
1899
LGA in Edo State, Nigeria
History of Uneme People. Dawood Omolumhen, Egbefo. "The Nupe Invasion of Esanland: An Assessment of its Socio-Political Impact on the People, 1885-1897"
Etsako_West
Edoid language spoken in Nigeria
described as regionally important. It is taught in schools throughout Esanland, and Esan language radio and television is prevalent. Linguistic finding
Esan_language
Esan community in Edo State, Nigeria
many citizens, and these citizens fled the kingdom to Esanland. This exodus shaped Esanland's modern cultural identity and gave rise to the term "Esan
Idoa,_Nigeria
Oba of Benin (1816 AD–1848 AD)
sovereignty. Among Oba Osemwende's notable conquests was that of Udo, a town in Esanland that had remained loyal to Oba Ogbebo. The people of Udo asserted their
Osemwende
with its natives. Ibore is one of the most culturally endowed towns in Esanland. Particularly unique among its numerous cultural heritage is the Iruen
Ibore
LGA in Edo State, Nigeria
Ekpu Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie High Chief, Tony Anenih (Iyasele of Esanland), leader of the ruling PDP. Air Vice Marshal Anthony Ebehijele Okpere Ehia
Esan_North-East
Academic library in Nigeria
community with the establishment of the Centre for Research and Development of Esanland (CERDEL) in the University. The Library started in a temporary location
Samuel Adegboyega University Library
Samuel_Adegboyega_University_Library
Nigerian politician
influential people in the country. Until his death, he was the Iyasele of Esanland. Bello, Elijah (4 November 2018). "From policeman to political juggernaut:
Anthony_Anenih
net. Retrieved 2026-01-06. "IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT ESAN SOUTH EAST LGA". ESANLAND. 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2026-01-06. "Christy Ogbah music, videos, stats
Christy_Ogbah
School in Uromi, Nigeria
Emeritus of Benin Archdiocese. Lumen Christi is located in the heart of Esanland - Ivune, Irrua in Esan Central L.G.A of Edo State. It is a ‘boys-only’
Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi
Lumen_Christi_International_High_School,_Uromi
Village in Nigeria
and Igieleghe are done by both. The people of Ugbokhare, like all other Esanland eat traditional African foods made from Root Tubers like Cassava, Yam,
Ugbokhare
Topics referred to by the same term
southern Nigeria Esan language, an Edoid language spoken by the Esan people Esanland, a cultural region and senatorial district of Nigeria, where the Esan people
Esan
Nigerian non-governmental organization
Stars (MOCSOS) also initiated advocacy against the killing of displaced Esanland farmers in Edo State, Nigeria by marauding herdsmen. "top 5 ngos making
Mabeloboh Center For Save Our Stars
Mabeloboh_Center_For_Save_Our_Stars
Town in Edo State, Nigeria
rebellion and insubordination of the ancient, once powerful Uzea kingdom in Esanland, and co-opted the Esan kingdoms into the then fast-expanding Benin Empire
Ewu
Nigerian politician
the family title of the Inneh of Igueben, in his homeland of Igueben, Esanland, Edo State, in 1988. The title Oduma of Igueben was conferred upon him
Tom_Ikimi
Secondary school in Nigeria
AMBROSE F. ALLI- CHAMPION OF EDUCATION AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN BENDEL STATE". Esanland.org. Retrieved 18 January 2022. "AN ANALYSIS OF AMBROSE ALLI'S POLICY ON
Eghosa Anglican Grammar School
Eghosa_Anglican_Grammar_School
2023 Senate elections in Edo
West, and Igueben; it largely corresponds with the Esan cultural area of Esanland. The incumbent Clifford Ordia (PDP), who was re-elected with 52.9% of the
2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Edo State
2023_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Edo_State
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