culture Archives - OHAFIATV

Apr

04

2026

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor Honours Ebem Ohafia Monarch on Historic Milestones

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Lifestyle, News, Ohafia, Social IssuesAbia State, culture, Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia, Osita Offor, Ultimate Commander

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, affectionately known as "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), has extended warm felicitations to His Royal Highness Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha (JP) on his 35th year as the Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia and his 89th birthday. In celebration of the revered monarch’s enduring influence, Ambassador Offor highlighted the king’s role in shaping a cohesive, vibrant, and forward-looking community. He described the occasion as more than a personal celebration—it is a reflection of the resilience, culture, and unity that the people of Ebem Ohafia continue to uphold. Ambassador Offor remarked, “This milestone is…

Dec

27

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Umuchoko Chokoneze Kingdom Confers “Nwanne Di Na Mba” Chieftaincy Title on Comrade Dr. Kabir Garba Tsanni

Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, Metro, News, Politicsculture, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu The Umuchoko Chokoneze Ancient Kingdom in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State has conferred the prestigious chieftaincy title of “Nwanne Di Na Mba” on Comrade Dr. Kabir Garba Tsanni, the immediate past President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) of Nigeria. The colourful and well-attended ceremony, held at the royal palace of the Umuchoko Chokoneze Kingdom, was marked by rich cultural displays, traditional rites, and overwhelming goodwill from community leaders, labour unions, cultural troupes, and invited guests from across the country. In his address, the traditional ruler of Umuchoko…

Dec

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria Charts New Economic Path as Federal Ministry of Art & Creative Economy Releases Landmark Tourism Economy Mapping

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Opinion, Politicsculture, Metro, Nigeria, Politics, Tourism

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward redefining tourism as a core pillar of national development with the release of Nigeria’s Tourism Economy Unveiled: A Sector-Wide Mapping for Economic Transformation, a landmark report commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy. The report represents the most comprehensive national assessment ever undertaken of Nigeria’s tourism economy, providing a robust evidence base to guide policy reform, investment mobilisation, job creation, and international positioning under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Commissioned under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Art,…

Oct

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa celebrates with people of Ohafia at the 2025 Iri-Ji Ohamoha Ohafia New Yam Festival.

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, culture, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Metro

The Federal House Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, joined the Udumeze Ohafia and other dignitaries to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Ohafia people at this year’s Iri-Ji Ohamoha New Yam Festival. Held at the Ohafia Central School Field, the event brought together notable figures including His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, Deputy Governor of Abia State; Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA; Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke, Member representing Ohafia South at the Abia State House of Assembly; and Chief David Ogba (Bourdex), among others. Hon. Okwara commended the organizers for preserving…

Oct

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria and UAE Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Drive Tourism, Culture and Creative Growth

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Abuja, October 8, 2025 — The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the United Arab Emirates through shared initiatives in arts, culture, tourism, and the creative economy. The Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, warmly received His Excellency Salem Saeed Musabbeh Al Mahyoubi Al Shamsi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria, at the Ministry headquarters in Abuja. She was joined by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Directors, and senior officials, while Ambassador Al Shamsi led a high-level UAE delegation. The meeting focused on strengthening…