Edewor fired blanks, but her deft touches and visionary display caught the eye in Benin City.
Togolese import Blessing Afangideh also had an eventful match, breaking the deadlock for the Oshogbo based team.
Helen Oditte levelled matters for Martins White, as they came from behind to secure their first point of the two-week old Nigeria Women Premier League.
Osun Babes, keen to continue their good run were swiftly out of the blocks with Edewor delivering a dangerous volley which almost gifted the away side the lead.
The away side continued their attacking intent in the early few minutes as Edewor found herself with her back to goal inside the hosts' box, but her audacious back-heeled flick ended as a tame first attempt at goal for the visitors.
As the game settled and the hosts started to establish themselves, it was the Oshogbo team still maintaining possession.
Shortly after, the homers threatened the Osun Babes goal for the first time, as a right wing cross caused confusion in the oppositions area, leaving visiting 'keeper Rita Akaeretor breathing a large sigh of relief, with the ball dangerously drifting out of play.
The half ended goalless at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
Martins White came out with full force to net the opener and forced Esther Elijah to a defensive clearance in the 50th minute.
Just as the host team were starting to create openings, they were stunned in the 56th minute with a well-worked team moved from their Oshogbo based visitors.
The ball was laid off to the side for Blessing to slot in from just inside the box and put Osun Babes 1-0 ahead.
The match referee then awarded the home side a penalty. And Oditte easily dispatched the spot kick in the 71st minute.
Osun Babes put the Martins White defence under intense pressure, but to no avail as the full-time whistle blew and both sides shared the spoils.
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