he Strategic Marketing and Communications Subcommittee for the 2025 Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra, says the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) has endorse it as a major Nigeria 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 […]

The 2025 Onitsha Ofala Festival of His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, in collaboration with the Nigeria Tourism Development Commission, is set to begin. In a press interview at the Obi of Onitsha palace in Onitsha on Thursday,  the Chairman, Strategic Marketing Communications Sub-committee for the 2025 Ofala Festival, Nn’emeka Maduegbuna, […]

All is now set for the 2025 Onitsha Ofala Festival of His Royal Majesty, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, having been endorsed by the Nigeria Tourism Development Commission, NTDC as a major festival in Nigeria. Chairman, Strategic Marketing Communications Sub-committee for the 2025 Ofala Festival, Nn’emeka Maduegbuna who disclosed this during a […]

Globacom has confirmed its sponsorship of the 2025 Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, while renewing its commitment for another three years. The annual event is a customary obligation performed by His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha. The two-day celebration will comprise the Iru Ofala on 17 October and the Azu […]

The steering committee of the 2025 Onitsha Ofala Festival has announced the sponsors and partners of this year’s event ahead of the event. The Chairman of Strategic Marketing and Communications Subcommittee of the 2025 Onitsha Ofala Festival, Mr Nn’emeka Maduegbuna, disclosed this in a pre-event press conference held at Ime Obi Onicha, Ezechima Square, Onitsha. […]

All is now set for the 2025 Onitsha Ofala Festival of His Royal Majesty, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, with the Nigeria Tourism Development Commission endorsing it as a major festival in Nigeria. The Chairman, Strategic Marketing Communications Sub-committee for the 2025 Ofala Festival, Nn’emeka Maduegbuna, during a press briefing at the Obi […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Nnaemeka Achebe, has called upon Nigerians to maintain hope and resilience in the face of the prevailing economic challenges in the country. This message was conveyed in a statement issued by Chief  Okechukwu  Areh, the Chairman of the Ofala Steering Committee, ahead of the 2024 Ofala Festival, which is […]

Awka- All is set for this year’s prestigious Ofala festival of the ancient Onitsha Kingdom, during which the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe will deliver a message of hope and resilience in the face of prevailing hardships in the country. The festival, which has the theme, “Courage, Perseverance, and Self-Reliance” will attract […]

Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, is set to celebrate the Ofala festival from October 18 in Anambra state.  This was disclosed on Monday in a statement by the Ofala steering committee. The festival is a celebration of the monarch’s annual emergence from seclusion, a period when he negotiates the fortunes of the kingdom. This […]

The Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Nnaemeka Achebe, has called upon Nigerians to maintain hope and resilience in the face of the prevailing economic challenges in the country. This message was conveyed in a statement issued by Chief  Okechukwu  Areh, the Chairman of the Ofala Steering Committee, ahead of the 2024 Ofala Festival, which is […]

Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and resilient in the face of prevailing hardships in the country. Achebe gave the advice in a statement issued by Chairman, Ofala Steering Committee, Chief Dr. Okechukwu Mike Areh, Onya Ozoma of Onitsha ahead of the 2024 Ofala festival scheduled to take place on October […]

The tra樂威壯 ditional ruler of Onitsha Ancient Kingdom, Obi Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe has said the kingdom has started preparation for its annual Ofala festival, which would hold in October. The monarch, who was represented by the Chairman, Ofala Strategic, Marketing and Communications sub-committee, Mr. Nn’emeka Maduegbuna, stated this during a press conference addressed alongside officials […]

No more than 100 Nigerian artistes are expected to participate in this year’s 2023 Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe’s Ofala Art Exhibition. The exhibition is part of activities to mark the Monarch’s 21st Ofala Festival Celebration. Continue reading at www.tribuneonlineng.com

Nigeria’s telecommunications giant, Globacom PLC, has described the Onitsha Ofala festival as one of the top-rated cultural festivals in Nigeria. Globacom, which said through Mr Augustus Ndu Offor, its Manager, South-South and South East, said it was delighted to have日本藤素 sponsored the festival since 2011 as a mark of the company’s commitment towards preserving the […]

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, says the 2023 Ofala festival slated to hold between Oct. 14 and 15 will showcase the cultural heritage of Onitsha people. 高仿愛馬仕 Achebe, who said this on Thursday at a news conference on the level of preparedness for the Ofala at his palace in Onitsha, said arrangements were in top gear to celebrate the […]

Leading telecom solutions provider, Globacom has announced the sponsorship of this year’s edition of Ofala festival scheduled to hold at Imeobi Onitsha, Anambra State from October 14 to 15, 2023. The Ofala festival is an annual ceremony practiced by Igbo people, partcularly the indegenes of Onitsha, Umueri, umuoji and other neighboring communities such as Aguleri, […]

Chimaobi Nwaiwu, NNEWI The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, Agbogidi yesterday described his 20-year reign as the traditional ruler of Onitsha as a journey of leadership charged with the sole purpose of fast-forwarding an ancient traditional society to the 21st century. In an address at his 2022 Ofala Festival of Igwe Achebe, he said […]

It was sea of heads weekend in Onitsha, Anambra State at the commemoration of the 20th coronation anniversary of the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe as well as the 2022 Ofala Festival. Special signatories were present to grace the occasion, while others sent their representatives. Among them were Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo, and his […]