The 2026 Imo-Oka Festival will go down in the annals of cultural history as one of the most successful and peaceful celebrations ever witnessed in the history of Awka Kingdom.The annual festival, deeply rooted in the traditions and spiritual heritage of the Awka people, attracted both indigenes and non-indigenes from far and near, who gathered…
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed his administration’s intention to build a central palace for the traditional ruler of the capital city, Awka.Governor Soludo announced the plan on Saturday during the Imoka ceremony when he visited the traditional ruler of Awka, Obi Gibson Nwosu, as part of activities marking the…
The entrance gate to imo Awka diety The glamour and glitz of the Imo Awka celebration were beautifully captured in pictures, showcasing the rich cultural heritage, values, and artistic ingenuity of the Awka people. The celebration was marked by colourful displays, traditional performances, cultural pride, and the vibrant spirit that reflects the identity and unity…
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo, has warned that anyone parading himself as a second traditional ruler in any community in the state will face imprisonment. According to the governor, the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Law stipulates that any person who parades himself as a second traditional ruler in a community is liable…
Onoli Masquerade It was a remarkable moment of cultural pride and ancestral reverence on Thursday as the people of Obeagwe in Ogbaru Local Government Area joyfully celebrated their annual Uno Festival alongside the revered Onoli masquerade in a grand and colourful display. The Uno Festival is an age-old celebration that marks the end of the…
