What are woghiren?

Answer 1

Ima of Benin kingdom is Chief Edwin O Woghiren, an illustrious Son and Heir to Chief Egbe O. Woghiren who is direct Son / descendant of Chief Eko-khenomwonghe Woghiren (The first 'Obamedo' of Benin Kingdom) from whom the Name "Woghiren" originated. The Word "Woghiren" is also a name used by an indigenous Bini (Edo) people in ancient Benin Kingdom located in present day southern Nigeria. The word "Woghiren" itself literally means: "He-who-knows"; - i.e; "Wo-ghi-ren" respectively. Woghiren is also a famous 'Edo' or 'Bini' Family / Clan Name associated with respect, honor and nobility. Chief Eko-khenomwonghe Woghiren was a prominent and highly respected Chief of the 'Edo' (Benin / Bini) People and was a famous Native-Physician to the 'Oba' (King) in Benin Kingdom. Among many, was one of his direct offspring Late Chief Egbe O. Woghiren, who himself was also a Bini titled Chief (the "Agbomoba" of Benin Kingdom), whose Son and heir is Chief Edwin O Woghiren, who is also a titled Chief known as the Ima of Benin Kingdom. He is one of the so called "Eghaevbo-Nore Chiefs" who are the top, elite, prestigious and most Powerful Chiefs in Benin Kingdom in Nigeria. Chief Ima is indeed among the top leadership of the Ehaevbo-Nore Chiefs itself. Chief Edwin O Woghiren (Ima) is also associated with EWEF.org; an academic institution and a non profit organization located in Canada.