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Feb

14

2020

Origin of Ohafia War Dance (Download MP3 Audio)

Abia State, Music, News, OhafiaAbia State, Metro, Ohafia

The Ohafia War Dance (Igbo: ikpirikpi ogu) is a popular war dance performed in several parts of Eastern Nigeria. The dance which has its roots from Ohafia is performed by a group of muscular men in commemoration of their strength in fighting and winning wars in the past. DOWNLOAD ORIGIN According to oral history, the ancestors of Ohafia were renowned to be mighty men of war who were always on the lookout for wars to take part in. The Ohafia warrior tradition which remains one of the fundamental identities of the people of Ohafia is hinged on the performance of…

Aug

15

2019

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ututu Arochukwu, Onoli Eze Enugu, Orofia Anambra; Descendants of Ohafia (Mben)

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, OhafiaAbia State, Africa, Biafra, Metro, Ohafia

OHAFIA AND COMMUNITIES FROM OHAFIA. EZEMA ATITA AKPO, the founding father of OHAFIA had 4 sons, namely, in order of seniority: Amogu (Ama) Ezema Atita, Ukpai Ezema Atita, Otutu Ezema Atita, and Uduma Ezema Atita. Uduma Ezema Atita, the last of these sons, in turn, had 4 sons as his father and these are (again in order of seniority): Ezema Uduma Ezema, Chieze Uduma Ezema, Olori Uduma Ezema, and Uduma Uduma Ezema. In line with our topic above and for the purpose of this write-up, we shall concentrate on communities whose founding fathers are sons are from Ohafia and from…

Aug

15

2019

By amarachi

History of Ohafia people and the legendary Ohafia War Dance

Abia State, News, OhafiaAbia State, Africa, Biafra, Nigeria, Ohafia

By Amarachi Egbukichi- Ohafia History: Ohafia is a town and local government area in Abia State, Nigeria. It is an igbo speaking region. The ancestral capital of Ohafia is located in the village of Elu. The Ohafia Local Government Area also includes the towns of Abiriba and Nkporo. Historically, Ohafia people left Andoli and settled in Isi-Eke, from where they ran away one night, when they heard the rattling sound of calabashes. The sound was interpreted to mean that they were being invaded which lead to a commotion, as some of them escaped toward Ngodo and others went towards Isuochi.…

Jul

30

2019

By Amos Oge Kalu

Power is Transient, Loyalty is Piety, but Change is Constant – Dr. Kalu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Nigeria, Politics

“I’ve said it for the umpteenth time and I will continue to emphasize it. The total misconception of the concept of power in Nigeria and Africa is the root of all our problems and developmental setback; until we begin to change our mindset about power, our results will continue to riddle with failure and infinitesimally below-average results. The problem with Africa has remained her myopic leadership. “I see it as unfortunate and very disheartening that notwithstanding the potential and blessedness of Nigeria in human and capital resources, Nigeria has continued to crawl on her knees after many decades of fruitless…

Jul

08

2019

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bende LGA Chairmanship: In the spirit of equity, Dr. Emeka Kalu Insists

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

Press Statement: - 8/7/2019 As the political atmosphere begins to gather in Abia State towards leadership at the Local Government Levels as required by the Law, many bridges and alliances are taking shape as expected, and interests are aligning accordingly for the common goal of choosing leaders that will be pragmatic and dedicated to handling the affairs of the 17LGAs. In this light, therefore, the Director-General of Atikulated Agenda Worldwide, CEO/Chairman, Stercoll Group Corporation LTD, and one time Gubernatorial Aspirant in Abia State, Chief Dr. Emeka C. Kalu, a proud son of Bende in Bende Local Government Area, Abia State…