Revision 1357251460. 'Igue festival (also known as King's Festival) is a celebration with its origin in the Benin Kingdom'; 'Celebrated between Christmas and New Year, the festival includes the Oba's blessing of the land and his people'; honours former Obas; seven days; begun under Oba Ewuare I (1440–1473); now several festivals combined by Oba Akenzua II. Accessed 2026-10-16.