The Ofala Festival is an annual ceremony practiced by Igbo people, particularly the indigenes of Onitsha, Umueri, Umuoji and other neighboring communities such as Aguleri, Nnewi and Ukpo in Dunukofia Local Government Area. [1]

Oct 15, 2023 · The Ofala is the high point of the Onitsha ceremonial cycle. The Obi of Onitsha is the celebrant of this spectacle which is rooted in deep spirituality. The Ofala is an occasion for the monarch to fulfil certain obligations.

Oct 19, 2024 · Indigenous to Onitsha, the Ofala which usually falls due early to mid-October, is the highpoint of the Onitsha ceremonial cycle. The celebrant of this spectacle which is rooted in deep spirituality is the Obi of Onitsha and is an occasion for …

Oct 16, 2024 · The first day of festivities is known as the Iru Ofala. Accompanied by Ndi-Ichie (members of his cabinet), this day is set aside strictly for His Majesty. Adorned in his traditional regalia, his majesty makes several appearances within his palace arena in full view of his subjects and visitors alike.

Mar 23, 2025 · This is Onitsha, a historic trading hub, and every year, it hosts the Ofala Festival, a grand celebration of royalty, culture, and Igbo identity. Imagine streets lined with thousands of people, red-capped chiefs swaying to music, and young dancers appearing in bright costumes.

May 30, 2024 · A statement by the council, which was signed by Chief Osita Anionwu, Ike Akatakwuani/Chief of Staff, noted that although the 2024 Onicha Ado N’Idu Ceremonial Cycle, which was announced on the occasion of the 2023 Ofala, stated the dates for the various events, it became necessary to draw attention to the schedule for the Ofala as arrangements ...

Sep 19, 2023 · As preparation mounts for the 2023 Ofala Festival, the Steering Committee has announced the launch of an official website for the Onitsha-based annual celebration. The committee is a selection of Onitsha indigenes from a cross section of constituent groups at home and abroad to plan and execute the Ofala festival under the authority of the Obi ...

Ofala Onitsha is the indigenous Ofala Festival held by indigenes of Onitsha, Nigeria. It is usually held in October and is the highpoint of the Onitsha ceremonial cycle. Although Ofala Festival is common to many Igbo tribes, Onitsha Ofala is rather unique since it is believed to be the first Ofala in the Igbo tribe.

奥发拉节（The Great Ofala） 一清早，人们被鼓声叫醒，酋长们列队到达，然后随音乐跳舞。 中午，人们涌向奥比的宫殿去看奥比。

The Ofala Festival, also known as a Renewal Ritual for any Igbo King, is one of the biggest cultural festivals celebrated by the Igbo people in the South-eastern part of Nigeria. Ofala is a combination of two Igbo words, ‘ọfọ’ and ‘ala,’ which mean authority and land, respectively.