Colourful pictures from the coronation of Oba Ewuare II, the new Oba of Benin

In all majesty: Oba Ewuare II of Benin Kingdom

Governor Adams Oshiomhole, right, kneels for Oba Ewuare as he prepares to hand over the staff of office

Wives of His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin at the coronation, Thursday.

A cross section of royal guests

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi

Sultan of Sokoto and VP Yemi Osinbajo

Aliko dangote and Governor elect of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki and his wife

Oshiomhole and his wife Iara