1. Purpose This Code of Conduct and Restricted-Zone Policy establishes the rules and expectations for all accredited media representatives covering Imeobi Media–supervised events, including the Ofala Festival. The policy is designed to uphold respect for tradition, protect the dignity of the Obi and the palace, and ensure smooth media operations. 2. Code of Conduct 3. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Second edition: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Topic: Achieving Peace and Reconciliation in Nigeria – The Public Relations Approach . Lecturer: Patrick Okedinachi Utomi, Founder, Centre for Values in Leadership Mr. ChairmanYour Majesty, Agbogidi,Your Royal HighnessesEsteemed Fellows and members of NIPRLadies and Gentlemen Let me begin by expressing my pleasure at this lecture seriesin honor of a […]
Message By His Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, CFR, mni, Obi of Onitsha, Agbogidi, at the 2024 Ofala, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 We give all glory to the Most-High God for this 23rd Ofala festival of my reign on the throne of our founding father, Ezechima. We never take the grace and benevolence of our Creator […]
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 […]