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May 29, 2024

Obi of Onitsha celebrates 22nd Ofala with much grandeur

The rich cultural history of Onitsha, the commercial center of Anambra, was on exhibit on Saturday to commemorate Igwe Alfred Achebe’s 22nd anniversary of becoming the Obi of Onitsha. Achebe is the head of the Joint Body of Southeast Council of Traditional Rulers and Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops on Peace and Reconciliation as […]

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May 29, 2024

Obi of Onitsha celebrates 22nd Ofala amidst fanfare

Igwe Alfred Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, on Saturday marked his 22nd coronation anniversary with a display of the rich cultural heritage of Onitsha, the commercial capital of Anambra. Achebe is the chairman, Southeast Traditional Rulers Council, and the leader of Joint Body of Southeast Council of Traditional Rulers and Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and […]

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May 29, 2024

100 artists storm Onitsha for Ofala festival

One hundred a高仿Prada rtists are expected to participate in an art exhibition as part of activities to mark the 2023 Ofala festival of the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe. The Chairman of Ofala Strategic Marketing and Communication sub-Committee, Chief Nnaemeka Maduegbunam, made this known yesterday at a news conference to herald the festival with the […]

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May 29, 2024

22nd Coronation Anniversary: Obi Of Onitsha Laments Nigeria’s Widespread Poverty

AWKA – The Obi of Onitsha Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe has lamented widespread hardship in Nigeria, noting that “the country is at a dangerous crossroads politically, economically, socially and security-wise”. Igwe Achebe said in his 22nd Ofala Festival titled: ‘Better. Stronger. Better’ that held at Ofala play ground, ‘Ime Obi’ said that no part of the […]

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May 29, 2024

Obi of Onitsha, Achebe laments rising insecurity, crime in South East

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has lamented the rise of insecurity and crime in the South East and Onitsha in particular. Achebe, in his ofala message during the celebration which held on Friday, said: “The 持久液 country is at a dangerous crossroads politically, economically, socially, and security-wise. “In the Southeast, we have […]

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September 8, 2023

Ofala Festival Is Rooted In Deep Spirituality -Igwe Achebe

The Obi of Onitsha in Anambra State, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, best known as Agbogidi, has stated that the Ofala Festival is rooted in deep spirituality. He also disclosed that over 100 Nigerian artists will participate in this year’s Ofala Art Exhibition as part of activities in celebration of his Ofala Festival. Igwe Achebe, who was represented by the Chairman of Ofala Strategic, […]

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September 8, 2023

Boost for tourism as Ofala festival gets FG’s ‘Award of Excellence’ in Culture

Nigeria’s tourism sector is gaining momentum as festivals such as Ofala continue to invest in ensuring Nigeria is put in the global map for excellence in tourism and cultural excellence. Ofala Festival is an annual ceremony practiced by Igbo people, particularly the indigenes of Onitsha. The federal government recently awarded Ofala festival, with Excellence in […]

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September 8, 2023

Obi of Onitsha set to celebrate 2023 Ofala festival

Arrangements are in top gear for the celebration of the 2023 Ofala festival of the Obi of Onitsha, Anambra State, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, billed for October 14 and 15, that will be held in his Palace along Awka road, Onitsha. Briefing newsmen on the preparedness for the Ofala, Igwe Achebe said […]

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