Onitsha, Anambra State October 9, 2025 As we approach the Ofala Festival 2025, themed “Njiko na Ntachi” (Unity and Perseverance), the traditional ceremonies that precede the grand celebration are well underway. These sacred rituals are a vital part of Onitsha’s rich cultural heritage. The Countdown Begins: – The festivities have already commenced with: – […]
Onitsha, Anambra State September 25, 2025: The 2025 Ofala Festival, themed “Njiko na Ntachi” (Unity and Perseverance), promises to be an unforgettable experience,showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Onicha Ado N’Idu kingdom. Scheduled for October 7 to November 2, 2025, the festival will feature a range of traditional and modern activities. FestivalHighlights: Iru Ofala […]
2024 Ofala: Celebrating Courage, Perseverance, and Self-Reliance– Arrangements are in Full Gear for the Festival Onitsha, September 23, 2024: “Courage, Perseverance, and Self-Reliance” (Onye kwe, Chi’e ekwe) is the theme of the 2024 Ofala Festival of the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, scheduled to take place on October 18 and October […]
– Traditional Council highlights schedule of events Onitsha, May 27, 2024: The Onitsha Traditional Council has provided further information on the schedule of events in connection with the 2024 Ofala festival of His Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, CFR, mni, Obi of Onitsha. A statement by the council, which was signed by Chief Osita Anionwu, […]
The site will serve as a primary source of information about the festival. Onitsha, September 19, 2023: The Ofala Steering Committee has announced the launch of a website for the festival : https://ofala.org/ . The committee is a selection of Onitsha indigenes from a cross section of constituent groups at home and abroad to plan and execute […]
AUGUST 31, 2023 – This year’s festival with a theme: ‘Better. Stronger. Together, will run over a three-week period in the month of October with the peaks scheduled for two days, Iru and Azu Ofala – October 14 and October 15, 2023, respectively. Addressing a news conference on behalf of the Ofala Steering Committee, Mr. Nn’emeka […]
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 – The award is in recognition of the outstanding and excellent contributions of the Ofala festival to the development and preservation of Nigeria’s cultural heritage. The award was made on the occasion of the First United Nations World Tourism Organisation ( UNWTO) Global Conference on linking tourism, culture, and the creative industries […]