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  • Video: Ofalla Festival Ndi Enugu Ukwu

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    Ofalla Festivals are ceremonies where the Igwes of Igbo towns and their community members come together to celebrate his reign. During ofalla festivals, indigenes of the town come from all over the world to celebrate. Enugu Ukwu is a popular community in Anambra State, Igboland, South Eastern Nigeria. Enugu Ukwu literately means ‘Up A Great…

  • Festivals Of Nsukka

    A number of festivals are celebrated by the people of Nsukka, including the Omabe Masquerade Festival; the Onwa Eto, or Onwa Ito (the 3rd moon) Festival, which is characterised by the slaughtering of several fowls in each household for each child in the household and in memory of deceased family members. See more in the…

  • Egungun Festival Otta: Roads To Avoid Taking Tomorrow

    I saw this urgent announcement online and knew I just have to share. It is unconfirmed at the moment but can save lives, especially for those who travel to Otta for church services tomorrow. If you are traveling to Ottawa tomorrow, kindly make further inquiries about the did and donts. See below : VERY IMPORTANT…

  • See The Coachella 2019 Lineup

    On Tuesday night, Coachella revealed its 2019 lineup. The lineup includes headliners Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Solange…

  • The Masquerades Of Umuoji, Igbo Land

    Umuoji is a unique town in Igbo Land. It was formed by both Nri and Aro elements. It has both an Eze and an Igwe. We brought you a list of the famous masquerades in their villages, including the famous Akwunechenyi, which is known as the biggest masquerade in Africa. AKWUNECHENYI (Aboh village), EGBENU OBA…