[4] They are prominently native to seven southern local government areas of Edo State, Nigeria.

They are speakers of the Edo language and are closely related to other Edoid ethnic groups, such as the Esan, the Etsakọ, the Isoko and Urhobo as well as other southern ethnic groups The names Benin and Bini are Portuguese corruptions, ultimately from the word Ubini, which came into use during the reign of Oba (ruler) Ewuare, c. 1440.

Coral bead accessories are a true passion for Edo women and men.

Some men even prefer to wear black hats as part of their traditional attire.

It is also popular to choose a carved walking stick that makes a groom look like a true gentleman.

The women tie beautiful wrappers made from a variety of fabrics including Velvet, lace and george.

His son/daughter Olokun is ruler of all bodies of water and is responsible for the prosperity and fertility of his/her human followers.

In the Edo belief system, Osanobua has the divine attributes of omnipresence (orhiole), omniscience (ajoana), and omnipotence (udazi).