Ofala Festival: Enugu Community Hosts Celebration in Grand Style

In Enugu South Local Government Area, the Amechi Uwani Autonomous community is a hive of activity as they get ready for their upcoming grand Ofala Festival.

As part of ongoing efforts to preserve cultural heritage and honor traditional leadership, the community has announced plans to host its upcoming Ofala Festival in a grand manner.

The chairman of the Ofala Festival Central Planning Committee, Prof. Victor Nnam, revealed this in a statement that was made available to reporters in Enugu on Sunday.

In honor of His Royal Highness, Igwe J.A.E. Ogbodo, the Ohachirieze II of Amechi Uwani Awkunanaw, the festival is being held, according to the statement, in appreciation of his leadership and the community’s long-standing traditions.

The Ofala Festival, according to Prof. Nnam, is a lively representation of our people’s rich cultural legacy that has been passed down through the generations, not just a celebration of our beloved monarch.

In addition, he clarified that the gathering will act as a focal point for friends and well-wishers, as well as indigenous members of the community both at home and abroad.

“It is a chance to highlight the beauty of our traditions, develop community ties, and honor the Igweship institution, which continues to be a cornerstone of Amechi Uwani’s identity, cohesion, and progress,” he continued.

On Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 12 p.m., the festival will be held at the Greater Amechi Awkunanaw Unity Field in Ofia Utu.

Amechi Uwani’s sons and daughters, along with other notable people who have significantly aided in the advancement of their communities, will also receive honorary traditional titles as part of the celebration from His Royal Highness, Igwe J.A.E. Ogbodo.

Royal blessings, masquerade performances, traditional dances, cultural exhibits, and visits by prominent dignitaries from Enugu State and beyond will all be highlights of the occasion.