The age-long Ofala festival is an Igbo festival that is arguably an Anambra festival as most of the towns where it is first done are in the state.
HRH Igwe Kenneth Orizu who is arguably the longest serving monarch in the world is into the second day of his 60th Ofala clebration at his palace in Nnewi.
Yesterday, Nnewi experienced a display of tradition, charisma and regal magnificence and tradition. Click this links, https://www.anaedoonline.ng/2023/12/28/60th-ofala-festival-and-98th-birthday-of-igwe-nnewi-kicks-off-in-grand-style/
Read More: Igwe Kenneth Orizu (III) 60th Ofala 2023: A Majestic Blend of Culture, Prestige and Celebration
Different masquerades were expected to grace the palace today to pay homeage to the traditional ruler for 60th Ofala and 98th birthday celebratiion.
Stay on this page as we bring you every activity happening at the palace today….
12:00
Members of agba-alor Nnewi (Nnewi Traditional Court) led by Isi Ana Nnewi, Chief Joseph Obiajulu Udoye (ezeonyemandi) enters the palace and declare today’s event open.
12:30pm
HRH Igwe Kenneth Orizu takes seat on his throne with his stewards
01:00
Agba-alor Nnewi Members led by Isi-Ana Nnewi approach Igwe’s throne as they pay homeage to Igwe on his 60th Ofala and 98th birthday.
01:10
Igwe Ikenna Okafor (Ide Akwaeze) with his entourage pays homeage to Igwe Orizu, receives Chieftaincy title Eziafakaego Nnewi.
02:30
Astute Anambra House of Assembly member, representing Nnewi North constituency, Hon. Augustine Ike (Ikedioji) pays homeage to Igwe Orizu
03:00
Nnewi Community in Abuja are not left out as they felicitates with Igwe Nnewi on his 60th Ofala festival.
03:01
Mini stadia inside Igwe’s palace is filled to the brim with well-wishers as the second day of Igwe’s Ofala is set to fully commence.
03:05
Otolo Family Meeting Abuja pays homeage to Igwe Nnewi in grand style.
03:30
Oraifite Indigenes (Oraifite muru Nnewi) visits Nnewi traditional ruler on his 60th Ofala festival.
03:45
Igwe Nnewi’s masquerade is the first masquerade to pay homeage to Igwe on his 60th Ofala festival.
Masquerades in from different locations pay homeage to Igwe Nnewi
Even Into the night, fun, entertainment is at its peak with different masquerades display…
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