They are closely related to other ethnic groups that speak Edoid languages , such as the Esan , the Afemai and the Owan .
They speak the Edo language and are the descendants of the founders of the Benin Empire .
founders are closely related to other ethnic groups that speak Edoid languages , such as the Esan , the Afemai and the Owan .
They speak the Edo language and are the descendants of the founders of the Benin Empire .