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 […]
In an age where digital connectivity shapes the world’s cultural narratives, Globacom has emerged as a powerful bridge between heritage and modernity ensuring that even as Nigeria celebrates its cultural past, it remains digitally connected to the world. Through its long-standing partnership with the Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, the telecommunications giant is not just supporting […]
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 […]