Lucky Obukohwo ReportingÂ
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has performed the 2023 Ugie Emobo rites, praying to almighty God and his ancestors for peace and blessings for Nigeria and Nigerians ahead of the New Year.
The spiritual rites is performed to ward-off evil spirits that might be hovering around any part of the Country through prayers, ahead of the new year.
The spiritual dance was kindled by Oba Ewuare II, who after offering prayers, took his ivory gong which he strikes to chased away evil forces, with profusion of soul-stirring songs.
The exchange of communication with ancestral spirits, underscores the significance of Ugie Emobo rites that began Centuries ago.
Spectators came out in their large number to partake in the blessings of Ugie Emobo rites, with caution at the event that has gained wide scale acceptance.
Designated routes including Plymouth, Airport roads, environs, and the King square, were electrified, after Oba Ewuare II — the star icon’ beats the royal drum.
Ogbelaka royal drummers led by Chief Okpamen Eghobamien, the Obamwonyi N’ Ogbelaka of Benin, supplied the needed impetus that saw a rare display of Edo Cultural heritage.
It was splendid to behold Letema, who was armed with the collective ancestral staff of Benin, sang and and danced around the King square in Benin City along with Oba Ewuare II.
The Oba offered prayers of peace and blessings with Ceremonial sword and the collective ancestral staff of Benin at Edion Edo deity, going down in history.