This year’s edition of the annual Ofala Festival, with the theme: Courage, Perseverance, and Self-Reliance (Onye kwe, Chi’e ekwe), will start tomorrow in Onitsha, Anambra State.
The theme reflects the Igwe’s message of hope and resilience amidst prevailing hardships in the country.
The festival, which celebrates the best of African culture and sponsored by digital solutions provider, Globacom, will hold at Ime Obi, the palace of Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, the traditional ruler of the kingdom.
In a statement in Lagos, Globacom said: “The festival’s first day, known as Iru Ofala, takes place on Friday, followed by Azu Ofala, on Saturday, October 19, while the annual Royal Banquet organised by Globacom in honour of Igwe Achebe comes up at the Ime Obi on Wednesday, October 23.”
The prominent traditional festival in Southeastern Nigeria marks the monarch’s annual emergence from seclusion, where he successfully negotiates the kingdom’s fortunes.
“We are proud to once again partner with the Ofala Steering Committee to showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage. The Ofala is a celebration of our nation’s diversity and resilience, and we are honoured to be a part of it,” Globacom added.