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Ofala Nnewi: Nonso Okafor Pays Homage to Igwe Nnewi.

Ofala Nnewi Festival, which is one of the most surviving traditional festivals among the fourteen (14) yearly festivals peculiar to Nnewi has kicked off, with the Member Representing Nnewi North in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor, in attendance.

The 56th Ofala of Igwe Nnewi, His Royal Highness, Igwe Dr. Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu (111), which kicked off in grand style, today, Saturday, 28th December 2019, started with a procession.

Igwe Kenneth Orizu was accompanied by Obi Uruagu Nnewi, Obi Afam Charles Obi (Ogidi IV), Obi Umudim Nnewi, Obi Benneth Okafor (Amaukwu), Obi Nnewichi, Obi George A. Onyekaba (Obidiugwu) and members of Igwe Nnewi Royal Cabinet.

Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor, who arrived the Igwe's Palace amidst cheers, paid homage to Igwe Dr Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu, as a mark of respect to the monarch and appreciation of his peaceful reign in Nnewi.

Speaking to journalists after paying homage to Igwe Orizu, Nonso Okafor described Igwe Kenneth Orizu as a fearless and straight forward Monarch who believes unity and development.

He attributed the humility, courage, enduring patience and progressive ideals of Igwe Kenneth Orizu as part of what have continued to propel the peace and progress of Nnewi, adding that Igwe Kenneth Orizu deserved to be celebrated always.

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Ofala Nnewi: Nonso Okafor Pays Homage to Igwe Nnewi.

Ofala Nnewi Festival, which is one of the most surviving traditional festivals among the fourteen (14) yearly festivals peculiar to Nnewi has kicked off, with the Member Representing Nnewi North in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor, in attendance.

The 56th Ofala of Igwe Nnewi, His Royal Highness, Igwe Dr. Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu (111), which kicked off in grand style, today, Saturday, 28th December 2019, started with a procession.

Igwe Kenneth Orizu was accompanied by Obi Uruagu Nnewi, Obi Afam Charles Obi (Ogidi IV), Obi Umudim Nnewi, Obi Benneth Okafor (Amaukwu), Obi Nnewichi, Obi George A. Onyekaba (Obidiugwu) and members of Igwe Nnewi Royal Cabinet.

Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor, who arrived the Igwe's Palace amidst cheers, paid homage to Igwe Dr Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu, as a mark of respect to the monarch and appreciation of his peaceful reign in Nnewi.

Speaking to journalists after paying homage to Igwe Orizu, Nonso Okafor described Igwe Kenneth Orizu as a fearless and straight forward Monarch who believes unity and development.

He attributed the humility, courage, enduring patience and progressive ideals of Igwe Kenneth Orizu as part of what have continued to propel the peace and progress of Nnewi, adding that Igwe Kenneth Orizu deserved to be celebrated always.

Igwe Orizu and a Bini staff of authority ?? Since when ?