biko, who financed this ceremony?

ndu_chucks:

biko, who financed this ceremony?

The Ofala Festival is an annual celebration of the cultural values and heritage of the Onitsha people, which reflects the bond between them and the celebration of a renewed hope for peace and prosperity in Onitsha Kingdom. The Ofala Festival is a unique, colourful tradition that celebrates coronation anniversaries of the kings and commemorates important events in order to create life-giving stories, hope, and a sense of purpose. It is the biggest traditional festival in the south east. It marks the climax of new yam celebrations in Igbo land. The event is usually celebrated in the second week of October. It is also an event that offers the poor, in some parts of Igbo land, the opportunity of making the highest money in the year.

ihe ejiri buru onicha

chief nwa ude aja.

About two years ago one of Jackson brothers visited obi of onicha during his ofala

you can goggle it

These pictures also shows how really selective some ppl are when they post pics of their town and compare it to Ibadan. One would think this took place in Ibadan, see the rooftops and surroundings

Ileke-IdI:

These pictures also shows how really selective some ppl are when they post pics of their town and compare it to Ibadan. One would think this took place in Ibadan, see the rooftops and surroundings

Majority of people in Onitsha don't live in those building with rusty roofs. I think that's like the cultural part of the city. Onitsha is as modern as they come. Though with dirt all over.

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I love the offala festival. It has recieved international popularity that the Jackson brother attended the even last year or last two years. can't remember now.

afam4eva:

Majority of people in Onitsha don't live in those building with rusty roofs. I think that's like the cultural part of the city. Onitsha is as modern as they come. Though with dirt all over.

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I love the offala festival. It has recieved international popularity that the Jackson brother attended the even last year or last two years. can't remember now.

With dirt all over huh?

Ileke-IdI:

With dirt all over huh?

Yeah, Onitsha is a dirty city. Anyone who has been there knows that. Although it's relatively excusable since the city has the largest market in Africa. Most commercial or market towns in Nigeria are dirt eg Aba, lagos, Onitsha etc.

lleke idi those place is not onicha town center those places you see rusty roofs are ime ogbe meaning inside onicha village  

afam4eva:

Majority of people in Onitsha don't live in those building with rusty roofs. I think that's like the cultural part of the city. Onitsha is as modern as they come. Though with dirt all over.

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I love the offala festival. It has recieved international popularity that the Jackson brother attended the even last year or last two years. can't remember now.

you are right one of the Jackson brothers came i think about two years ago

i have witnessed obi ofala so many times even when i was small

Very Beautiful. . .When is the festival held?

Chyz*:

Very Beautiful. . .When is the festival held?

B/W first to second week of October

NDI OGENE

Though much urbanisation work is required in the East particularly cities like Onitsha, the houses in the pic look standard, for habitation.

chief osita duru

onicha ado

ak47mann:

B/W first to second week of October

I must attend.

chief

Chyz*:

I must attend.

NO PROBLEM, I THINK THEIR ARE CULTURAL   SIMILARITIES WITH ONICHA PEOPLE AND ANIOMA PEOPLE

chief emeka maofuna-anya

biko, who financed this ceremony?

Telecom giant, Glo, helped in sponsoring it as part of its corporate social responsibility.

wonder why moderator don't put things like this on front page

My brother kedu ije? Anambrans will continue to maintain the lead.

chy101:

My brother kedu ije? Anambrans will continue to maintain the lead.

UDO DI NWANNE well anambra state is blessed both human and natural resources

I will be waiting for you this xams in Awka when you will land in Onitsha.

chy101:

I will be waiting for you this xams in Awka when you will land in Onitsha.

i will definitely hook up with you, am coming to akwa capital just that my girl friend always following me any were i go, she cant let me be, she taking me to owerri to see her dad don't worry i dey GRA onicha, when i come back from owerri i will be free,she will let me enjoy a bit before she grab me again


i was around doing OFALA this year, but i came for business it was quick visit thou.

See as dem ugly, with ugly looking unshaved hair coming out of every orifice.


God I thank you for not punishing me with Ibo ancestry. I will forever praise your name.

meonbooty:

See as dem ugly, with ugly looking unshaved hair coming out of every orifice.


God I thank you for not punishing me with Ibo ancestry. I will forever praise your name.

blazay mind urself

ak47mann:

i will definitely hook up with you, am coming to akwa capital just that my girl friend always following me any were i go, she cant let me be, she taking me to owerri to see her dad don't worry i dey GRA onicha, when i come back from owerri i will be free,she will let me enjoy a bit before she grab me again


i was around doing OFALA this year, but i came for business it was quick visit thou.

Owerri/Imo girl ? : My hand no dey oo  . Tread carefully, though we will be praying for you.

meonbooty:

See as dem ugly, with ugly looking unshaved hair coming out of every orifice.


God I thank you for not punishing me with Ibo ancestry. I will forever praise your name.

Otule, Ikebe, Anu mpama, Anu ohia, Amadioha gbapiakwa gi isi ebe ahu.

Onitsha a city full of themost deadliest criminals, bad roads and dirty surrounding how can they still be having Ofala festivals how will visitors coming for the ceremony get there. What about their safety. It is a shame how we abandon the main issues and pretend that all is well. What is Ofala with out a good ambience and security of lives and property. I think the peopl of Onitsha, their Obi, their governor and their president should all their people should go an bury their faces in shame for inviting the whole would to go through the horror called Onitsha to come and watch Ofala. Is it the deadly potholes we are going to see or is it the madness at upper Iweka a major gateway to the eastern states. Nigerians stand up and demand for your right. Yes it is your sweat, your taxes, send away all mediocres in leadership position. Enough of useless exultation of mediocrity. What is Ofala without a good ambience. Or is it that after the Ofala inside Obis palace, visitors will go back and wade through gullies and potholes. Enough of the insult to the Nigerian psychy and the embarrassment to the whole world.
Given this ceremony would have beena great tourist attraction but the inability of the rulers to make Onitsha a place of attraction has made it a disaster. Please show me something else.

Ife eji abu Onitsha erika! Colorful pictures. How i miss the Ofala festival. Heading back to Naija next october for the Ofala. Igwe Agbogidi, ana m ekene.