The Ofala festival is an Igbo festival generated in Anambra. The festival is recognized by every average Anambarian and emulated by some non-Anambra Leaders.
HRH Igwe Kenneth Orizu, the longest-serving monarch in the world is on the second day of his 60th Ofala celebration at his palace(Obi) in Nnewi.
A Blend of Culture at its peak, as the festival celebration presents different masquerades and all were expected to grace the palace today to pay homage to the traditional ruler for the 60th Ofala and 98th birthday celebration.
At exactly: 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 a 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 homage to Igwe on his 60th Ofala and 98th birthday.
01:10 Igwe Ikenna Okafor (Ide Akwaeze) with his entourage pays homage to Igwe Orizu and receives the Chieftaincy title Eziafakaego Nnewi.
02:30 Astute Anambra House of Assembly member, representing Nnewi North constituency, Hon. Augustine Ike (Ikedioji) pays homage to Igwe Orizu
03:00 Nnewi Community in Abuja are not left out as they felicitate with Igwe Nnewi on his 60th Ofala festival.
03:01 Mini stadia inside Igwe’s palace are 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 homage to Igwe Nnewi in grand style
03:30 Oraifite Indigenes (Oraifite muru Nnewi) visit Nnewi traditional ruler on his 60th Ofala festival.
03:45 Igwe Nnewi’s masquerade opens the floor as the first masquerade to pay homage to Igwe on his 60th Ofala festival, while others follow.
Into the night, fun, and entertainment are at their peak with different masquerades displaying their exquisite dance steps.
