@_greatestedo: Arhuanran is the son of Oba Ozolua, who reigned in the late fifteenth century. He is described as a giant who had 6 toes at the back and 6 at the front,making both legs 24 toes, then it was impossible to tell whether he was coming or going. Ref; Egharevba 1968: The ohen odighi presently title was confered the first preiste by OBA osemwende the grandfather of OBA ovoramwen N ogbaisi in 1800s. The drums and mode of worship has not changed since then till now,although the odighi on its own is far older than the 15th century ,so far the numbers of ruling priests since 1800 to 2025 is 6. This shrine, in which Arhuanran is said to have lived, is meant to serve the whole kingdom of Benin. The chief priest of Arhuanran lake, who lives at Udo, has the title of Ohen Odighi n ‘Udo (Ohen: priest who worships for a community). Being one of the most high-ranking priests of the kingdom, he is allowed to wear an ada state sword. When the priest passes, his eldest son inherits the title but has to get it confirmed by the Oba. Once a year, in February, there is an Arhuanran festival at Udo. The festival lasts for 14 days, and during this period the chief priest lives in the shrine. Arhuanran worship is not, however, confined to the festival. Every five days the chief priest makes offerings at a small shrine in his residence at Udo. Arhuanran worship is carried out with dancing and singing to the accompaniment of an instrumental ensemble. The music is, however, not the same on all occasions. When performed at the shrine in the chief priest’s residence or on the way to the principal shrine, the songs are accompanied by one braced goblet drum of the Agban type, two Idan drums, one or two Egogo dapperless bells, Ukuse gourd rattles, and one pair of Elaghalogho clapper-bells. In the music performed at the principal shrine in connection with a festival the instrumental ensemble used at the chief priest’s shrine is supplemented with another Idan drum, one braced cylindrical Agban drum, and one braced, cylindrical drum with four legs called Egoma. These three drums are always kept in the principal shrine and cannot be removed from there. The drums,the lake and Arhuanran will be shown and talk about in the second video that will be posted soon. OBA gha tor kpere iseee Video credit: Greatest EDO

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