Nigeria’s biggest corporate supporter of culture, Globacom, will sponsor next month’s Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, the firm announced yesterday. The annual Ofala festival is a customary obligation performed by the Obi of Onitsha. This year’s edition to be celebrated by His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe will hold for two days – Iru Ofala […]
The Onitsha community in Anambra State has revealed that it is taking deliberate steps to elevate its annual Ofala Festival into a global cultural event. Since 2019, the community has worked to position Ofala as one of Nigeria’s leading festivals, and it has now applied for recognition as a world heritage event to expand its […]
Onitsha community in Anambra State has packaged the Obi of Onitsha, Obi Nnaemeka Achebe’s 2025 Ofala festival showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Onicha Ado N’Idu kingdom from October 7 to November 2 to the outside world for recognition. The Ofala Festival is a celebration of the rich heritage of the Onicha Ado N’Idu […]
The Strategic Marketing and Communications Subcommittee for the 2025 Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra, says the Nigeria Tourism Development Commission (NTDC) has endorsed it as a major Nigerian festival. Mr Nnemeka Maduegbuna, Chairman of the committee, disclosed this on Thursday in Onitsha, while briefing newsmen on the level of preparedness for the Ofala at the […]
In an age where digital connectivity shapes the world’s cultural narratives, Globacom has emerged as a powerful bridge between heritage and modernity ensuring that even as Nigeria celebrates its cultural past, it remains digitally connected to the world. Through its long-standing partnership with the Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, the telecommunications giant is not just supporting […]
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor This October, the historic city of Onitsha in Anambra State will once again burst into a jubilant display of culture, tradition, and community spirit as it hosts the much-anticipated Ofala Festival. Set for October 17 and 18, the 2025 edition promises to be a landmark event blending deep-rooted indigenous customs […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
All is now set for the 2024 Onitsha Ofala Festival of His Royal Majesty, the Obi of Onitsha and Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe. A press release issued by the Ofala Steering Committee on Tuesday stated that the festival is scheduled to take place between October 18 and […]