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News | Oba Of Benin Establishes Royal Academy Of Performing Art

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Benin kingdom in Edo state has resolved to formally kick start an academy for art, culture and tourism to revitalize the Benin cultural heritage which was in systematic decay, reports the  News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) . Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku-Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II announced the plan when he played host to some various theatre groups in his palace on Tuesday in Benin. According to Oba Ewuare, works are near conclusion at the site of the academy which would be named “ Benin Royal Academy of Performing Art “. The Oba said aside the teaching and learning of various Benin cultural heritage, the academy would also teach deeper proverbial and interpretations of Benin traditional heritage in rhythms and arts. He said the academy would also serve as learning centre to all categories of persons, especially the young, who are almost veering out of the traditional norms of the society. Oba Ewuare emphasized that reputable individuals who are well grounded in Benin hist