Onitsha partners Glo, Zenith, others for a bigger 2025 ofala

  

 

By Okechukwu Onuegbu 

Nigeria's topnotch companies in banking sector, breweries, media and others, on Tuesday, reassured partnership with the ancient city of Onitsha on her 2025 Ofala festival holding from October 7 to November 2, 2025.

The companies included the Nigeria's indigenous telecommunication giant, Globacom Nigeria limited, the National Council for Arts and Culture, International Breweries PLC, Guinness Nigeria, Arise TV/This Day, Afia TV/Afia Radio, and Pop Central TV, NigerBev Limited, Zenith Bank.

The Chairman, Strategic Marketing and Communications Subcommittee for the 2025 Ofala festival, Nn'emeka Maduegbuna, who disclosed this at a press conference heralding the event, explained that the event would feature various innovation with a touch of modernism and tradition.

According to Maduegbuna, the festival tagged Njiko na Ntachi is aimed at celebrating the unity and perseverance, an unforgettable experience, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Onicha Ado N'Idu kingdom.

"Iru Ofala and Azu Ofala will be the high points of the festival, featuring the monarch's parade and dance, as well as elaborate displays by age-grade societies in colorful uniforms on October 17 and 18, 2025. There will also be Ofala Lecture Series at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, an annual lecture series named after Obi Nnaemeka Achebe in recognition of his contributions to public relations. 

"We will also feature Oreze Art Exhibition to showcase paintings, sculptures, and ceramics works by Nigerian and African artists. There will be Ofala Youth Carnival which is a colorful street funfair showcasing Onitsha's cultural heritage," he added.

Other activities marking the celebration are Medical, Health, and Wellbeing Community Outreach, and Ofala Thanksgiving Service to thank God for the success of the festival and the monarch's reign. 

"The Ofala Festival is a celebration of the rich heritage of the Onicha Ado N'Idu kingdom, showcasing royal dances, tributes, parades, and music. We aim to foster unity, promote resilience, and uphold enduring communal values that define our community. We invite all Nigerians and international visitors to join us in celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Onitsha," he added. 

Maduegbuna said they have incorporated more digital communication into the celebration by launching an Ofala Mobile App available on Android and iOS devices for real-time updates, insights into Ofala tradition, multimedia content, and a seamless festival experience. 

"The app connects attendees and well-wishers worldwide with the spirit of Ofala, blending cultural heritage and modern innovation. The media accreditation for the festival will commence on September 25, 2025, and end on October 8, 2025 on www.ofala.org. All media representatives are urged to adhere to established protocols and promote the festival's message," he noted.