Ofala 2025 Ends on a High as Glo Rewards Promo Winners with Car, Other Prizes

Ofala 2025 Ends on a High as Glo Rewards Promo Winners with Car, Other Prizes

Telecommunications giant, Globacom, added another feather to its cap over the weekend as it powered the 2025 Ofala Festival in Onitsha to a spectacular conclusion, further cementing its reputation as Nigeria’s foremost supporter of culture and tradition.

The grand annual celebration, which is the cultural centerpiece of the Onitsha Kingdom, featured two major events — the Iru Ofala on Friday and the Azu Ofala on Saturday — both held at the Ime Obi, the palace of His Royal Majesty, Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe.

The festival commenced with the Iru Ofala, where the revered monarch made his first public appearance after weeks of spiritual retreat and communion with the ancestors. Clad in resplendent traditional regalia, the Obi danced gracefully around the Ime Obi courtyard, symbolizing his readiness to lead his people into a new year of peace and prosperity.

Dignitaries who paid homage to the monarch included the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu; former Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha; former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi; and Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Obi Asika, among others.

In his royal address, the Obi of Onitsha commended Globacom for its unwavering partnership with the festival over the years.

“We thank Globacom for believing in us. Their support has helped sustain the spirit of Ofala for over 14 years. I trust that this mutual relationship will continue to flourish for the good of our people,” the monarch said.

The Azu Ofala, the festival’s grand finale, was a colorful display of culture, music, and thanksgiving, drawing thousands of spectators, tourists, and community members. Globacom, the official sponsor, further enlivened the celebration by rewarding winners of its special Ofala Festival Promo with exciting prizes.

The promo, which ran for four weeks ahead of the festival, was designed exclusively for Onitsha residents. Lucky participants received various prizes, including a brand-new Kia Picanto, two tricycles (Keke), power generators, grinding machines, and other valuable items.

The star prize, the Kia Picanto, was won by Mrs. Chidinma Esther Obi, a businesswoman from the 33 area of Onitsha. She received the car keys from Chief Albert Ibekwe, the Odu Osodi of Onitsha, alongside Globacom’s representative, Mr. Tochukwu Okechukwu.

Winners of the tricycles were Ibeziakor Onyebuchi Anthony and Ejike Chiememma Gloria, while several others went home with generators and grinding machines, courtesy of the telecom giant.

The event wrapped up with jubilation and gratitude, as both the community and visitors hailed Globacom for its continuous investment in Nigeria’s cultural heritage and grassroots empowerment.