During Ugie-Emobo, when the spiritual gates of the Benin Kingdom are opened for purification and protection, Chief Eguavoen Iyen stands before the revered Oba of Benin, lifting ancient praises and powerful chants passed down through generations. These are not ordinary words, they are invocations that call on the ancestors, cleanse the land, strengthen the throne, and ward off unseen forces that threaten the kingdom. In this moment, the chief becomes a vessel, the chants become prayers, and the p