Coordinating reporter
Victory Anikor and Onyeka Ezike
You know the Ogidi people very well, don’t you?. The community located in idemili local government area of Anambra state. Ogidi is a big town with over 70,000 indigenes,with 25 % of the population being non indigenes. The traditional ruler of the populated community used to be a practising pharmacist, the Chief Executive Officer of Alben healthcare industries limited, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria, until his crown as the monarch of the community after eighteen years of chieftaincy tussle,without a king.
His Majesty Igwe Pharm Alex Uzo Onyido, who welcomed the news crew who were on a fact finding visit about the community to his well beautified palace, gave the history of the Ogidis as being over 450 years old. The Igwe described the Ogidi kingdom as an ancient community , dating back to the founding father known as Ezechumagha, (born c.1550) . Ezechumagha married Anumubosi, regarded as the ancient queen of Ogidi kingdom. They both had a son in 1580 named Inwelle. Inwelle married and had a son in 1611 named Ogidi meaning strong pillars as the name reflects,because he was a great warrior,.
His Majesty Pharm Alex, spoke about the rich cultural festival,regarded as the most popular cultural festival in Anambra state,known as the Afor festival. He said the festival usually held every first Friday of July annually,lasting for over ten days. The festival he said attracts indigenes of the community both home and abroad,including foreigners.
” Afor festival brings our people home from all works of lives,the age-long festival has its economical benefits to the community, as farmers sale their farm products such as yam and cassava during this festival. It also unites us as one, and cuts across religious divide,because everybody enjoys it,” the Igwe said.
According to the secretary to the Igwe, Mrs Chinwe Nwakeze, the community during the period of the festival does not approve any ceremonial event such as weddings, burials and traditional occasion. Chinwe also said, that a day before the festival, the Masquerade group initiate new members,which includes young boys of about ten years old. After the initiation, the initiated boys become part of decision-taking in the family.
One of the notable personalities from the town is literary noble winner, late Chief Chinue Achebe ” Ugo Belu nioju, the Eagle on the iroko.
Reporters/Researchers
Oguejiofor Sochina Bernard
Rose Ahanoah Chiazom
Chiduzie Chiazokam Jennifer
Iweorah Ezinne Esther
Maduka Ebele C…
Afor festival is rich with various activities.
good of them.
This is actually nice of them…. Very rich culture
Quiz number —073
it is so great to witness such a big festival in ogidi since ogidi is such an ancient community there culture well know and respected by people
quiz no:74
what an interesting community
(quiz no-59)
Great people
wow!!! the ogidi kindom has bin exiting since 450 years ago ,..this is interesting
The Ogidi people are really rich in culture (24)
Wow it was very nice visiting ogidi place because it is an interesting place.quiz num 5
We should always embrace our culture with pride
Quiz 54
wow!!! the ogidi kindom has being in existence for a very long time…this is interesting
Quiz no:28
The culture of the ogidi people is indeed very rich and fascinating… Good work guys.
Quiz number: 021
Wow what a lovely culture & a rich one at that i never knew we still have such rich cultures around the igbos re really trying cudos to them
Gabriel precious
Quiz no 83
It’s good to know.
Quiz number: 56
Nice culture of the ogidi people
quiz no- 55
wow!what a beautiful culture they have.
quiz no 65
Very nice and rich culture
Quiz no.49
A feature story. Ogidi festival, tourist attraction.
Ogidi people are rich in culture and welcoming.
Quiz number 47
The vestival is a rich one .
quiz no 71
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Very interesting culture.
Quiz no :15
Indeed,Ogidi people have a unique culture….
Reg no:33
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Wow beautiful
Ogidi is rich in their culture.
Quiz no 13.
ogidi festival is a fun filled and intresting event(62)
Ogidi people have an entertaining festival I will like to see for my self o.(06)
Hmmm…..truly pride of ogidi.
Quiz no:119
Nwafor is a great festival celebrated by ogidi and their neighboring towns like umudioka, ogbunike, Abatete and others
(95)
Very rich and intricate history. Quiz no 114.
is cool to know your culture as well as others culture quiz no (30)
Nwafor festival is really enjoyable because of its full of merriment and entertainment.quiz no 75,2016054053.
ogidi i must say is a fun place to live in
Their festival is unites them as one
Quiz no 2
the festival is rich in all areas
Africa culture is indeed beautiful..
this is really interesting. quiz no 58
wow! Ogidi the beautiful land with hardworking people
They should keep it up
34.
This is a good festival..it gives people opportunity to visit home and also helps the farmers sell their products.
quiz no:102
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Wow will love to attend this nwafor festival
Quiz no 61
Our culture should be adorned
Quiz no 115
Nice one
Quiz 18
nice culture
41
Festival is bae biko
UMEAKU SOMTO ONYEDIKA
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NO:70
very good
40
This Nwafor festival will be hell of a fun
Quiz no :114
Wow!!! culture is really dynamic…..(58)
Beautiful.. So rich
Quiz no 39
Afor festival must be highly respected for everybody to come back to the village and attend the event.
Quiz no:116
Reg no2016054042
This one is very interesting(108)
I dnt need to be told the story…Must be there another time
Interesting(107)
Ogidi people are really know for rich festival
quiz no:117
Quiz no:29
wooow. I have not been to ogidi before but definitely will be in it’s next festival.
wow,what a. interesting culture 66
wow what an interesting culture 66
Ogidi people with fascinating culture.quiz num,89
Thats a very wondaful cuture. Quiz no:104
their culture is really enticing
quiz No..69
wow its a very good festival and its wonderful .quiz no 103
good culture worth emulating
quiz no..70
The festival is really a good one.
Quiz number 77
This is a good festival
Quiz number 79
Nwafor festival unites Ogidi people……
Quiz number 7
great culture.
Quiz no. 53
their festival is fun to be in,because there are so many activities
That is good to hear…
quiz no 101
Wow! Ogidi is known for Nwafor festival quiz number 30
i derive Joy when people celebrate together. quiz no. 126
it is good to preserve cultural heritage quize number 125 reg 2016054136
Our culture, our pride. This is really good. Quize no26
wonderful! festival ,African rich cultural heritage .107,2016057137
that’s good
Quiz no 90
wonderful culture…kudos
quiz no:66
EVER SEEN FOOD IN ABUNDANCE IN RECESSION?
You know the Ogidi people very well, don’t
you?. The community located in idemili local
government area of Anambra state. Ogidi is
a big town with over 70,000 indigenes,with
25 % of the population being non indigenes.
The traditional ruler of the populated
community used to be a practising
pharmacist, the Chief Executive Officer of
Alben healthcare industries limited, one of
the leading pharmaceutical companies in
Nigeria, until his crown as the monarch of
the community after eighteen years of
chieftaincy tussle,without a king.
His Majesty Igwe Pharm Alex Uzo Onyido,
who welcomed the news crew who were on
a fact finding visit about the community to
his well beautified palace, gave the history
of the Ogidis as being over 450 years old.
The Igwe described the Ogidi kingdom as an
ancient community , dating back to the
founding father known as Ezechumagha,
(born c.1550) . Ezechumagha married
Anumubosi, regarded as the ancient queen
of Ogidi kingdom. They both had a son in
1580 named Inwelle. Inwelle married and
had a son in 1611 named Ogidi meaning
strong pillars as the name reflects,because
he was a great warrior,.
His Majesty Pharm Alex, spoke about the
rich cultural festival,regarded as the most
popular cultural festival in Anambra
state,known as the Afor festival. He said
the festival usually held every first Friday of
July annually,lasting for over ten days. The
festival he said attracts indigenes of the
community both home and abroad,including
foreigners.
” Afor festival brings our people home from
all works of lives,the age-long festival has
its economical benefits to the community,
as farmers sale their farm products such as
yam and cassava during this festival. It also
unites us as one, and cuts across religious
divide,because everybody enjoys it,” the
Igwe said.
According to the secretary to the Igwe,
Mrs Chinwe Nwakeze, the community
during the period of the festival does not
approve any ceremonial event such as
weddings, burials and traditional occasion.
Chinwe also said, that a day before the
festival, the Masquerade group initiate new
members,which includes young boys of
about ten years old. After the initiation, the
initiated boys become part of decision-
taking in the family.
One of the notable personalities from the
town is literary noble winner, late Chief
Chinue Achebe ” Ugo Belu nioju, the Eagle
on the iroko.
EVER SEEN FOOD IN ABUNDANCE IN RECESSION?
You know the Ogidi people very well, don’t
you?. The community located in idemili local
government area of Anambra state. Ogidi is
a big town with over 70,000 indigenes,with
25 % of the population being non indigenes.
The traditional ruler of the populated
community used to be a practising
pharmacist, the Chief Executive Officer of
Alben healthcare industries limited, one of
the leading pharmaceutical companies in
Nigeria, until his crown as the monarch of
the community after eighteen years of
chieftaincy tussle,without a king.
His Majesty Igwe Pharm Alex Uzo Onyido,
who welcomed the news crew who were on
a fact finding visit about the community to
his well beautified palace, gave the history
of the Ogidis as being over 450 years old.
The Igwe described the Ogidi kingdom as an
ancient community , dating back to the
founding father known as Ezechumagha,
(born c.1550) . Ezechumagha married
Anumubosi, regarded as the ancient queen
of Ogidi kingdom. They both had a son in
1580 named Inwelle. Inwelle married and
had a son in 1611 named Ogidi meaning
strong pillars as the name reflects,because
he was a great warrior,.
His Majesty Pharm Alex, spoke about the
rich cultural festival,regarded as the most
popular cultural festival in Anambra
state,known as the Afor festival. He said
the festival usually held every first Friday of
July annually,lasting for over ten days. The
festival he said attracts indigenes of the
community both home and abroad,including
foreigners.
” Afor festival brings our people home from
all works of lives,the age-long festival has
its economical benefits to the community,
as farmers sale their farm products such as
yam and cassava during this festival. It also
unites us as one, and cuts across religious
divide,because everybody enjoys it,” the
Igwe said.
According to the secretary to the Igwe,
Mrs Chinwe Nwakeze, the community
during the period of the festival does not
approve any ceremonial event such as
weddings, burials and traditional occasion.
Chinwe also said, that a day before the
festival, the Masquerade group initiate new
members,which includes young boys of
about ten years old. After the initiation, the
initiated boys become part of decision-
taking in the family.
One of the notable personalities from the
town is literary noble winner, late Chief
Chinue Achebe ” Ugo Belu nioju, the Eagle
on the iroko.
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what a rich and beautiful culture they have.
Quiz no 11
This is a good and fun filled culture… 74
This is good. the ogidi people are their Nwafor festival attracts tourist to the town. And they are very friendly.
This is good. the ogidi people are their Nwafor festival attracts tourist to the town. And they are very friendly.
Quiz No : 24.
Prof. Des Wilson: A Communicator In Making.
Prof. Des Wilson is a reputable professor in Mass Communication. He holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in English from the university of Ibadan, a Master of Arts Degree in Language and a Doctor of philosophy in Communication and Language Arts from the same university.
Before joining the academics, Mr. Wilson worked with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) yaba as an Issues and Records officer. Also worked as Reconciliation officer/headquarters Account at the national PLC . tutored students in grade 3 at government teacher’s training college igbogbo, ikorodu, and Assistant lecturer, The polytechnic, calabar.
Between 1978-1985 he was a lecturer III, lecture II and I at the polytechnic calabar. Mr Wilson was appointed an English language examiner by the WAEC in 1978 before he joined the university of cross river as lecturer 2 in1985 .
He was promoted as senior lecturer in 1993 when the institution was renamed university of uyo in 1997, Mr Wilson was promoted to the rank of Associate professor and professor in 2000.
Professor Wilson is a member, National
Council, Amnesty International, Nigerian
Secretariat. 1988 -1992, member, African
Council for Communication Education
from 1993 till date, member, Nigeria
Union of Journalists from 1993 till date,
member, University Media and
Aesthetics Association from 1995 till
date, member, International Executive
Committee, African Council for
Communication Education from
2003-2009, member, Nigerian Institute of
Public Relations from 2006 till date,
Editor, Journal of Media and Aesthetics
from 1996 till date and Editor-in-Chief,
Nigerian Journal of Communication from
2009 till date.
Mr Wilson has over the years proven to be a spiced professor in Mass communication. Quiz number 10