Age-Grade Winners Recognition at the 2026 Azu Ofala and the Globacom Royal Banquet The attention of the Ofala Steering Committee has been drawn to enquiries regarding the age-grade dance groups recognized at the recent Azu Ofala and those honoured at the Royal Banquet hosted by Globacom in honour of His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, […]
INTRODUCTION As always, we begin this address with gratitude to God Almighty that we are celebrating my 25th Ofala festival on the throne of Ezechima. We thank Him for bringing us together and pray that the celebrations, and the numerous side events, will be joyous. This is the period of our annual rituals of gratitude […]
Ndi Onitsha, our Ofala just got more historic. The legendary Professor Richard N. Henderson — author of The King in Every Man — has touched down at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, from Tucson, Arizona, en route to Onitsha for Ofala 2026. Read the full story below: Prof. Richard Henderson Arrives Lagos En Route Onitsha […]
Onitsha, 5 October 2026 – The Ofala Steering Committee has announced the official programme of events for the 25th Ofala Festival of His Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR, mni, Obi of Onitsha. This year’s festival, themed Igba Mbo, Iga N’Iru – Strive, and Advance | From Resilience to Progress, marks a significant milestone in […]