The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, commanded a powerful spiritual cleanse Sunday during the Ugie Emobo rite one of the Igue festival crown jewels symbolizing the ancient takedown of giant Prince Idubor (Aruan) in Udo by Prince Osawe, who became Oba Esigie, warding off dark spirits with dances, drums and ancestral vibes at the palace gates.
Kicking off with royal processions from Ugha-Ozolua after ancestor salutes, Ewuare II struck royal drums and ivory gongs to soulful Ogbelaka beats, mesmerizing crowds who snapped pics of Benin’s timeless heritage as Ifiento warriors and traditional squads amped the spectacle capping with fervent prayers against evil before a grand palace return.
This age-old ritual pulses with Edo pride, linking past triumphs to present protection, drawing awe from spectators hungry for cultural roots amid modern hustle.
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