Swazi Elders In Traditional Regalia For The Reed Dance Festival
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Activities at the Ofala Festival 2018
The Ofala Festival is a three day annual festival that takes place every October in the city of Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. The significance of the festival is that the people of Anambra come together to celebrate the Obi (king/Igwe) and thank God for preserving life. The festival is marked with singing, dancing and other…
The Obi’s Entry during the Ofala Festival
On the day of the festival, the Obi makes three appearances after being in seclusion for four days. After the early morning rituals, the trumpeters announce his entry before he shows up, fully dressed in his royal regalia, highlighted with the royal crown (okpu ododo), acknowledging the crowd that would have gathered by waving at…
The Significance of the Ofala Festival
The Ofala festival is a means by which the Onitsha people of Anambra State in Nigeria.strive to keep their cultural heritage alive. It is an avenue through which the king socializes with both his subjects and other well-wishers. The festival gives room for deep reflections, stock-taking, and setting goals for the future. In other words,…
Jessica Nkosi and Vusi Kunene In Zulu Traditional Attire
Jessica and Vusi were spotted in their traditional attire. Jessica in black Zulu skirt with beaded apron, animal fur bib with beaded cape, bangles and white isicholo hat. Vusi wore his Zulu warrior attire: Leopard fur cape and skirt, leather shield and fur leg piece.