Cultural Heritage Archives

Nov

01

2026

Ohafia Ancient Kingdom Celebrates Iriji Ohamoha 2026 In Grand Style

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, Politics, Social Issues2027, Abia State, Metro, Politics

It was a great day for the people of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom as they rolled out their drums to celebrate this year's New Yam Festival, Iriji Ohamoha. The Accountant General of Abia State, Deaconess Njum Nnennaya Uma-Onyemenam FCA , a noble seed of Ohafia, joined in celebrating the great cultural event. Speaking at the event, Deaconess Njum , who was ably represented by Mrs Nkechi Jim- Dorgu, congratulated Nde Ohafia on the successful Ohafia Day celebration. She prayed that the Almighty God will continue to make Ohafia a better place and grant bountiful harvests in the years to come. Deaconess…

Oct

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU National President Commends ABS For Preserving Igbo Cultural Heritage

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Social IssuesEmeka Kalu, Magic Fingers, RATTAWU

By Amala Ekemezie The National President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Prince Emeka Kalu, has commended the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) for its continued efforts to preserve Igbo culture and tradition through the annual celebration of the New Yam Festival.Prince Kalu gave the commendation at this year’s ABS New Yam Festival held in Awka, the Anambra State capital. He praised the management and staff of the broadcasting station for keeping the Igbo cultural heritage alive and ensuring that the rich traditions of Ndi Igbo are passed on to future generations.The RATTAWU National President…

Oct

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Elu Ohafia Community Honours Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa At 2026 New Yam Festival In Abuja

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics, Social Issues2027, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Politics

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has been honoured by the Elu Ohafia community at its 2026 Iri Ji (New Yam) Festival in the Federal Capital Territory. The festival, organised by the Elu Ohafia Development Union (EODU), Abuja Branch, held at Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. Sons, daughters and well-wishers turned out in large numbers for traditional music, cultural dances, masquerade displays and the symbolic cutting and blessing of the new yam. The leadership and members of Elu Ohafia expressed their gratitude to Hon. Okwara Osonwa for…

Sep

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Emetu Joins Ohanaeze Igbo Day Lecture As Otti Pushes Digital Commerce, Industrial Transformation

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Current Events, News, Social Issues2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Ikechukwu Emetu, Metro

Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, on Monday joined Igbo leaders, statesmen, traditional rulers, business leaders and other stakeholders at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, for the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Igbo Day Lecture and Dinner. The event, which centred on the theme, “The Igbo Charter and Development of Ala Igbo,” provided a platform for discussions on the economic, social and developmental future of the South-East. The gathering attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, members of the clergy, business moguls and representatives of various socio-cultural organisations from across the country. One of the major talking points of the event…

Sep

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Joins Ebem Ohafia For 2026 Iri Ji/Igba Ekpe Festival

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, NewsAbia State, culture, Ibe Okwara Osonwa

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, joined the people of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom for Orie Ekpe Ebem Ukwu, the high point of the 2026 Iri Ji/Igba Ekpe Annual New Yam Festival, held on Saturday, 26th September 2026. The celebration, marked by cultural displays, masquerade performances and the traditional rites associated with the new yam, drew sons and daughters of Ebem from across the country and the diaspora. The festival was announced by the Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and Kpoke I of Ekeluogo Ebem Autonomous Community, HRH Eze…