The kingship institution as described by Richard Henderson in his seminal work on Onitsha: The King in Every Man, is a fusion of Onitsha values. In this regard, the Obi
How to greet Onitsha Women
Business in Onitsha
Christ the King College
Founded in 1931 by the Roman Catholic Mission as an all-male school, it has over the years established a reputation for excellence in academics and sports.
Dennis Memorial Grammar School
The first grammar school in Igboland, it opened its doors to the first intake of nineteen boarders and forty-six-day students on January 25, 1925. A striking physical feature of this
The Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity
This Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica is seat of the Archdiocese of Onitsha. Built between 1930 and 1935, Holy Trinity cathedral was elevated and promoted to a minor Basilica
The All Saints Cathedral
Its unique architectural design and its huge size combine to make it an edifice of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. Currently the headquarters of the Diocese on the Niger
Zik Mausoleum
This houses the tomb of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, (16 November 1904 – 11 May 1996) usually referred to as “Zik”, who was Governor General of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963
Ofala Onitsha
Background Indigenous to Onitsha, the Ofala Onitsha which usually falls due early to mid-October, is the highpoint of the Onitsha ceremonial cycle. The celebrant of this spectacle which is rooted
The Ime Obi (Palace of the Obi of Onitsha)
Ime Obi (Palace) with the Palace Grounds, called ilo-eze (Public Grounds of the King), and the public entry into these sacred grounds known as the onu-ilo-eze, the Mouth of the