Culture

Dec
06
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Jubilations As Virgins Receive Certificates And Get Initiated Into Womanhood In Ogu, Rivers State

Jubilations As Virgins Receive Certificates And Get Initiated Into Womanhood In Ogu, Rivers State

Culture, Entertainment, News Flash
Jubilations As Virgins Receive Certificates And Get Initiated Into Womanhood In Ogu, Rivers State There was jubilation in Ogu/Bolo LGA of Rivers state as the people of Ogu Kingdom celebrated the initiation of young virgins into womanhood during the famous Iria ceremony It is reported that the ceremony happened on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The Iria ceremony is an ancient ceremony that marks the transition of girls who are usually virgins into womanhood The virgins were given certificates by the Ogu council of chiefs for passing through the test. Iria is considered a rite of passage for young girls as…
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Dec
05
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Akajimba Age Grade Of Amaekpu Ohafia Ota-Omu Blues Loading (Part Two) – Dave Umah

Akajimba Age Grade Of Amaekpu Ohafia Ota-Omu Blues Loading (Part Two) – Dave Umah

Culture, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, People & Events
AKAJIMBA AGE GRADE OF AMAEKPU OHAFIA OTA-OMU BLUES LOADING ( PART TWO) THE BATTLE OF FLEX BANNERS: In a couple of days, Amaekpu will be painted in resplendent colors with Flex Banners showcasing pictures of members of Akajimba Age Grade in their full regalia preparatory to Otaomu celebration. The Banners will be found dotting every nook and cranny of Amaekpu Community, and even, beyond - a move from soft copies which are presently trending in many popular platforms, to hard copies, vintage those not online, or internet savvy. Apparently, it's a form of announcement, and recognition, heralding the much anticipated…
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Nov
25
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
The Akajimba Age Grade Of Amaekpu Ohafia: Ota-Omu Blues Loading…… -By David Uma

The Akajimba Age Grade Of Amaekpu Ohafia: Ota-Omu Blues Loading…… -By David Uma

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, News Flash
THE AKAJIMBA AGE GRADE OF AMAEKPU OHAFIA:OTA-OMU BLUES LOADING Otaomu has moved from being a strictly traditional Age grade ceremony. It's beginning to gain international acclaim, and a wider spectrum of recognition. In the distant past, the ceremony was not given such widespread attention, and publication, like now, probably because, expectations were low, and the available resources limited. However, modernity coupled with digital communications have, significantly changed all that. The way we live, do things, and even interact have all been altered as civilization encroaches. Otaomu ceremony has, therefore, become such a big deal that takes years to plan, and…
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Nov
22
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ohafia Must Rekindle Community Spirit, Speakers Say At OBU OHAFIA Inaugural Colloquium And Dinner In Lagos(Special Guest Appearance: LP Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi)

Ohafia Must Rekindle Community Spirit, Speakers Say At OBU OHAFIA Inaugural Colloquium And Dinner In Lagos(Special Guest Appearance: LP Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi)

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash
Ohafia must rekindle communal spirit, speakers say at inaugural colloquium Obu Ohafia, a socio-cultural organization of the Ohafia people of Abia State recently held its inaugural colloquium and dinner in Lagos with the purpose of fostering better relationship among sons and daughters of the clan. Eminent personalities, including Ohafia sons, Dr. Uma Oke Eleazu, Chief Uche Uche Ohafia, Chief Uduma Olugu, Chief Okpa Ibe Okpa and a friend of Nde Ohafia, Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election were among those that graced the occasion, which was chaired by Chief Udy Kalu, a…
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Nov
03
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association Holds National Induction/General Meeting, Music Launch & Women Rehabilitation Centre Project… Dec. 30th, 2023 @ Blue Spring Hotel, Ebem Ohafia(Details Inside)

Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association Holds National Induction/General Meeting, Music Launch & Women Rehabilitation Centre Project… Dec. 30th, 2023 @ Blue Spring Hotel, Ebem Ohafia(Details Inside)

Abia State, Culture, Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events
ENYIOMA OHAFIA INTERNATIONAL LADIES ASSOCIATION HOLDS NATIONAL INDUCTION/GENERAL MEETING, Music Launch & Women Rehabilitation Centre Project…Dec. 30th, 2023 @ Blue Spring Hotel, Ebem Ohafia. Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association is poised to make a bold statement in glamour this Christmas Season with their National Induction and general Meeting. The Climax of the Christmas event which will hold on 30th December, 2023 at Blue Spring Hotel Ebem Ohafia will be the Launching of the Enyioma Music and the building of the Women Rehabilitation Centre. The Abia State Executive Governor Dr. Alex Otti is expected to grace the event as the Special…
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Sep
26
2023
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“My Igbo Name Is Uzodinma; I Married An Igbo Woman & Named My Son Uzodinma Too; I’m 75% Igbo Blood” – Asari Dokubo

“My Igbo Name Is Uzodinma; I Married An Igbo Woman & Named My Son Uzodinma Too; I’m 75% Igbo Blood” – Asari Dokubo

Culture, Love & Life, South East
“My Igbo Name Is Uzodinma; I Married An Igbo Woman & Named My Son Uzodinma Too” – Asari Dokubo In the early hours of today, former niger-delta militant, Alhaji Asari Mujahid Dokubo went live on Facebook to speak more about his origin.Alhaji Asari Mujahid Dokubo said, “I have never denied being an Igbo man. You can watch the interviews I had over ten years ago on channels television and NTA to confirm that I have always said I have Igbo blood flowing in my vein. My Igbo name, which I inherited from my father, is Uzodinma. I even went to…
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Aug
24
2023
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Customs/Tradition: Meet Gladys Ukeje, The First Igbo Woman Who Fought For 33 Years To Be Included In Her Father’s Inheritance

Customs/Tradition: Meet Gladys Ukeje, The First Igbo Woman Who Fought For 33 Years To Be Included In Her Father’s Inheritance

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Meet Gladys Ukeje, the first Igbo woman who fought for 33 years to be included in her father's inheritance. Here's a little background story: After her father's death in 1981, her stepmother and half-brother applied for his estate administration, excluding Gladys. She took them to court, demanding her rightful share. She took the case to Lagos High Court, which ruled in her favor, and ordered pausing of the estate's administration until she was included. Unhappy with the verdict, her stepmother and half-brother appealed to the Court of Appeal, but the decision remained unchanged. Unsatisfied still, they took the case to…
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Aug
16
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
August Meeting: Gov Otti Pays Tribute To Women, Says They Will Always Deliver

August Meeting: Gov Otti Pays Tribute To Women, Says They Will Always Deliver

Abia State, Culture
AUGUST MEETING: GOV OTTI PAYS TRIBUTE TO WOMEN, SAYS THEY WILL ALWAYS DELIVER Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has assured Abia women of government support in their quest to enjoy better life. Governor Otti gave the assurance while speaking at the flag off of this year's Abia Women August Delegate Conference (AWADEC), held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. Dr. Otti praised the women for their important roles in nation-building and emphatically stated how key they are to the success of his administration, having assigned them the responsibility of masterminding the Government's efforts in areas that his government…
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Jul
27
2023
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Ohafia Monarchs Take Position On The Electricity Vandalization Scam; Dissolves The Obasi Kalu Led Youth Exco.

Ohafia Monarchs Take Position On The Electricity Vandalization Scam; Dissolves The Obasi Kalu Led Youth Exco.

Culture
ATTENTION ! RE-VANDALISM OF ELECTRICITY GADGET: POSITION OF THE MONARCHS The attention of the Council of Ohafia Monarchs have been drawn to the trending news in most of the Ohafia online social media platforms, with respect to the vandalism of Electric Gadgets in Ohafia especially as it concerns the Ohafia Monarchs. We hereby wish to state categorically that the Council of Ohafia Monarchs have no hands whatsoever in the unfortunate and barbaric acts of vandalization of electricity gadgets in Ohafia and hereby distance ourselves from anyone who is associated with such heinous crime against humanity and the good people of…
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Jun
22
2023
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Achebe’s Day Celebration In USA: Onwa Ohafia Social Club Inc Promotes The Rich Ohafia Cultural War Dance In Partnership With World Ebony Network, USA

Achebe’s Day Celebration In USA: Onwa Ohafia Social Club Inc Promotes The Rich Ohafia Cultural War Dance In Partnership With World Ebony Network, USA

Culture
ONWA OHAFIA SOCIAL CLUB Inc (OOSC) PROMOTES THE RICH OHAFIA CULTURE (OHAFIA WAR DANCE) DURING ACHEBE'S DAY CELEBRATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD EBONY NETWORK USA* . ONWA OHAFIA in collaboration with world Ebony network USA is showcasing the Ohafia history using the Ohafia traditional dance"IRI AHA" where there would be a live display of the traditional dance at Achichi Ohafia, Elu on the 24th June, by 2.00pm Nigerian time and transmitted through a live streaming all over the media in commoration of the Achebe day in USA. The Ohafia war dance celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Ohafia people.…
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