During the 2011 edition of the Ofala Festival of the city of ONITSHA, led by the Obi of Onitsha,
Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, the Documentary Department of OYASAF captured the
colours of the people’s rich culture.
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| Ceremonial paraphernalia on display during the Ofala Festival. PHOTO: ARIYO OGUNTIMEHIN |
The 2011 edition was sponsored by Globacom.
Ofala Festival is reputed to be the biggest traditional festival
in the South East of Nigeria. Ofala is a cultural extravaganza marking the
climax of New Yam celebration of Onitsha. The three-day event is usually
celebrated annually in the second week of October.
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| Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe during the Ofala Festival. PHOTO: ARIYO OGUNTIMEHIN |
The opening ceremony was attended by Anambra State Governor, Peter
Obi, traditional rulers of other towns in Anambra state, other states of the
South East and other special guests.
The highlight of the day was the emergence of Igwe Achebe from five
days of seclusion during which he offered prayers for the wellbeing of his
people and had to personally attend to his domestic needs.
The festival attracts people all around
the world. The peak of the festival involves the Obi of Onitsha in a dancing parade
accompanied by his chiefs.
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