Umueri 2019 Ofala Festival

MTN NIGERIA SPONSORS UMUERI OFALA FESTIVAL 2019

Arrangements have been set in motion for the 2019 Ofala of Igwe Umueri,

His Majesty, Igwe Bennett Izuchukwu Emeka, Okebo II.

Rooted in the mood of celebration, the Ofala is the highpoint of the Umueri yearly ceremonial cycle. It is p
rimarily a celebration by the monarch and his subjects to mark the monarch’s annual emergence from seclusion, during which period he has successfully negotiated the fortunes of the kingdom. The Ofala also marks the homecoming of Umueri indigenes.

The network transformation leader, MTN Nig, will be the official sponsor of the Ofala this year 2019. MTN Nig  partnership with the organisers of the festival this year will help enormously in projecting the Ofala.

The actual Ofala which is a display of royal dances, tributes, parades and music running over two days, will take place on December 27th and 28th. The scope of the festival has been widened, with various events now part of the celebrations.

Part of the  joint statement will be issued by the Ofala Steering Committee and MTN, the 2019 Ofala will not only display the rich cultural heritage of Umueri Okebo kingdom, it will also be days of unstoppable fun and entertainment for both visitors and residents.

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