Prince Okpame was the third and the youngest son of Ewuare who had significantly expanded the Kingdom of Benin during his reign from 1440 until 1473.

While historical accounts of the battle differ, the result left Owo with its independence while still requiring that it pay tribute to Benin.

[1] It is difficult to date the alleged migrations from Benin, but there is a strong belief that the founder of Ora was a son of Oba Ozolua, who was reigning in 1485.

[4] Although limited trade and contact with the Portuguese had begun under his father Ewuare, the contact expanded significantly under Ozolua with Portuguese explorer John Alfonso d'Aveiro entering the capital Benin City in 1485 and accompanying Ozolua, although not participating, in war.

[6] According to the tale, Arhuahan brings together a substantial force and with significant confidence tells the people remaining in his city that if he fails to be victorious they should throw every possession of his into the nearby lake.