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: – […]
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 […]