Annually, the Obi of Onitsha welcomes the new traditional year with the Ofala Festival, which is the peak ceremony during the Iwaji (New yam festival). But due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the festival wouldn’t have its pomp and pageantry.
Not to worry, Ịba Ajie got you covered
This weekend Ịba Ajie will bring you “Village Square”: talks and documentaries about Ofala and Iwaji festivals followed by Ogene and Live Band performance.
OFALA DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AND DISCUSSIONS
Date: 8th October, 2021
Time: 4.00pm
Panelists:
Chief Chuka Ifejika (Onoli Oguda)
Enyi Chinyelugo Adiba Asika-Osemene
Moderator:
Uchenna Egwuatu Anyaegbuna
OGENE PERFORMANCE
Date: Friday, 8th October, 2021
Time: 6pm
LIVE BAND PERFORMANCE
Date: Saturday and Sunday, 9th and 10th October, 2021
Time: 6pm