A BRIEF HISTORY
The Ofala is also a reenactment of the joy which the monarch shared with his subjects, at the discovery that yam is non-toxic, and a valuable source of food. It is equally an opportunity for the monarch, following his seclusion to review his army and obtain the assurance of loyalty from his generals: redcap chiefs (Ndichie).
Given that in the bygone days , the monarch was rarely seen in public, the Ofala provided an opportunity for his subjects to catch a glimpse of him, which is why they gathered in large numbers at the Ofala to pay homage to the monarch. They still do today.
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2024 Ofala: Celebrating courage, perseverance, self-reliance
With the theme, Onye kwe, Chi’e ekwe , the 2024 Ofala festival of the Obi of Onitsha has been billed to hold October 18 to 19, 2024.This reflects Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe’s message of hope and resilience With the theme, Onye kwe, Chi’e ekwe , the 2024 Ofala festival of the Obi of Onitsha has been billed […]
2024 Ofala: Celebrating courage, perseverance, self-reliance
Courage, perseverance, and self-reliance” (Onye kwe, Chi’e ekwe), is the theme of the 2024 Ofala of the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, slated for October 18 and October 19, 2024. This reflects the monarch’s message of hope and resilience in the face of prevailing hardships in the country. Chief Dr. Okechukwu […]
As Onitsha Gears Up For Ofala Festival
Promises of excitement and colourful cultural display fill the air as Onitsha Metropolis prepares to pull out the stops ahead of this year’s Ofala Festival celebration by the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe Agbogidi, OKEY MADUFORO reports Man’s connection with his Chi Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe Agbogidi, the Obi of Onitsha, is no doubt one of the […]