The two-day Ofala festival of the Obi of Oniitsha, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, billed for 17 (Iru Ofala) and 18 (Azu Ofala), October, held along Awka road, Onitsha, has ended in grand style. Different age grades that composed of males and females in different coloured attires took the centre stage in the last day, […]
It was a night of elegance and cultural splendour as telecommunications giant, Globacom, hosted a captivating event titled, ‘Evening With Glo’ in Onitsha, Anambra State. Held in honour of His Majesty, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, the event marked the commencement of this year’s Ofala Festival in a truly spectacular fashion. The […]
Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria’s Eastern zone, is in a celebration mood as the ancient town plays host to people from across the country and beyond. This is as the paramount ruler of the town, Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe (Agbogidi), celebrates Ofala Festival, a re-enactment of the cultural […]
October descends upon Onitsha like a pageant of gold and thunder. The winds carry glad tidings of royalty, as the red earth, the sacred drums, and the regalia of kingship, all reawaken today, October 7, for Ofala, the timeless celebration of the divine continuum of Igbo civilisation. Within the courtyard of Ime Obi, where His […]
As a young boy, I desired to “know masquerade”. In local parlance, it is called “Ima Mmonwu”. An average Igbo man who has come of age knows what this entails. It is an initiation into the secrets or myths surrounding the spirit beings. Such initiation means you are no longer a boy but a full-grown […]
October descends upon Onitsha like a pageant of gold and thunder. The winds carry glad tidings of royalty, as the red earth, the sacred drums, and the regalia of kingship, all reawaken today, October 7, for Ofala, the timeless celebration of the divine continuum of Igbo civilisation. Within the courtyard of Ime Obi, where His […]
‘Teacher of Light’ is the title of a biography of Chinua Achebe written by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Tijan Sallah. What does it mean to teach light? Or, rather, what is light? If you know what darkness does, you would know what light means and the value it holds. “When the moon is shining, the cripple […]
AWKA – To prepare himself spiritually and be clean enough to commune with the spirits in order to negotiate the fortunes of his people, the Obi of Onitsha Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe has gone into seclusion as this year’s Ofala Festival themed, ‘Njiko na Ntachi’ (Unity and Perseverance) approaches. This is part of traditional ceremonies that […]
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 […]