The primary purpose of this website is to provide accurate and authentic information about Onitsha.
A definitive determination of the origins and ancestral linkages between the Igbo, Yoruba, and Edo language groups is necessary for positioning in contemporary Nigeria, including a study of the Internal Migration, and the External Migration Hypotheses of igbo origins that mention the possibility that the Igbo, Yoruba and Edo language groups, and others, shared a common ancestral root prior to separating in different directions and developing different languages and dialect.
LECTURE SERIES
Adapted from the lecture, "Onitsha Traditional Society - Origin, Spread, Culture," delivered by His Majesty Nnaemeka Achebe, Obi of Onitsha at. the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, December 14, 2024.
IME OBI
A Symbol of Majesty & Heritage
Announcements
2025 Ajachi Ceremony
This comes up on Sunday,15th June 2025. As expected the ” Ilo Ajachi” will involve all male members ” Villi Akwukwa” in Onitsha kingdom. Essentially, we shall in conjunction with our Umunna in our respective villages, “chua lu chi anyi…
Ofala Festival 2025 Dates Announced
Ime Obi is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 edition: • Ofala Traditional Day: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • Azu Ofala Traditional Day: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Ofala Ceremonial Day: Friday, October 17, 2025 • Azu Ofala…
Further Information on the Schedule of Events in Connection with The 2024 Ofala Festival.
The 2024 Onicha Ado N’Idu Ceremonial Cycle, which was announced on the occasion of the 2023 Ofala, provides the dates for the various events including Ofala and Azu Ofala. However, as arrangements for the Ofala get underway, it becomes necessary…
2025 Ceremonial Cycle
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