Oba Ewaure N'Ogidigan II
To. (The Oba Of Benin) Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewaure N’Ogidigan II He who is wise in all grace Learned and dignified by his royal lace Chosen by the forebears themselves To be the custodian and protector of The Edo heritage and peoples He who was destined to be king Right from the womb . For it is said : Aise agbon rrio oba Ehimwin ake rrio re. He who has taken over from his father, Whose strength surpasses that of a panther . He who sees both yesterday and tomorrow May your reign know no sorrow . He who we all, call our father May your fame and prosperity Echo In distant lands and borders . Oba mwen May your reign as the Oba N'Edo Be Long and Peaceful Oba gha to kpere Ise!! (Pa Shakespeare)
