UMOZO.The great steel sword invented by Edo BENIN people of idumwun erhonmwon now igun street, in midwestern nigerian.with UMOZO, my great grand father Isama ukpeneh okuolu 1, fought alongside oba Ewuare the great,they extended Benin kingdom to imina or minna in the north via idah,okitipupah,igbotako,so,addo iko or eko etc in the west and aisaba onisan in the east.The portuguse came to Edo benin as early as 12th century and were taught the art of steel making By edo Benin blacksmiths known as ogiogun. They took back to europe this skill,Added value to it and with it in 1492 or there about, christopher columbus conquered America.The rest they say is history.May you never teach your enemy the skill with which to dominate you tomorrow.EDO BENIN gave the world STEEL TECHNOLOGY.where is edo Benin today ?
Posted on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:35:25 +0000
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