THE JAPAN OF AFRICA, NNEWI COMMUNITY, CELEBRATES ITS 2023 NEW YAM (AFIAOLU) FESTIVAL IN GRAND STYLE.

... as Sen Ifeanyi Ubah CON calls for more support for Igbo norms and tradition, donates cow, goats, tubers of yam to Igwe Nnewi, Three Obis and Ndi Isi Obi.

The Senator representing Anambra South Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, CON on Wednesday, urged ndị Nnewi and ụmụ Igbo to put in more measures that will strengthen the norms and Tradition of the Igbo race. Senator Ubah made the call during the kick-off ceremony of the 2023 Afiaọlụ Nnewi Festival at the Nkwo Nnewi Triangle. Senator Ubah who was represented by the former President-General of Nzukora Nnewi Chief Agu Onyeka (Ikeoha Nnewi) also congratulated the Igwe Nnewi, His Royal Highness Igwe Kenneth Orizu III (Igwe na-eje ụka) and entire sons and daughters of Nnewi for making it to this year’s edition of the festival and reassured them that he will continue to put in measures that will strengthen the culture and tradition of the community.

In the spirit of the festival, Senator Ubah also donated a Cow and multiple yams to Igwe Nnewi, a Goat and multiple yams to each of the three OBIs and another set of yam to ndị Isi Obi and called on all sons and daughters of Nnewi to always support the Royal Fathers as they carry out their legitimate functions.

The Anambra South Senator also appreciated the President-General of Nzukora Nnewi Dr Maduka Atueyi for his efforts in strengthening peace and unity in the town. He also appreciated Dr Atueyi who is also the head of Nnewi Security for his giant strides in motivating the personnel of Nnewi Vigilante Service and urged the community residents to celebrate and go about their normal businesses because the security team will as usual, always be on ground to ensure that every part of the town is adequately secured.

Responding, the President-General of Nzukora Nnewi Dr Maduka Atueyi appreciated Senator Ubah for his supports. He also appreciated him for his donations and assured him that ndị Nnewi will always remain grateful for his selfless acts to promote the community’s economy, culture and tradition.

Present at the epic event were the Igwe of Nnewi His Royal Highness Igwe Kenneth Orizu III (Igwe na-eje ụka), the Obi of Uruagu His Highness Obi Afam Charles Obi (Ogidi), the Obi of Umudim His Highness Obi Benneth C. Okafor (Amaukwu), the Obi of Nnewichi His Highness Obi George Onyekaba (Obidiugwu), ndị isi Obi, and illustrious sons and daughters of Nnewi.

The Japan of Africa, Nnewi, celebrates 2023 new yam (afiaolu) festival

The Japan of Africa, Nnewi, celebrates 2023 new yam (afiaolu) festival in grand style

AFIAOLU FESTIVAL IN NNEWI

The Japan of Africa, Nnewi, celebrates 2023 new yam (afiaolu) festival.

The Japan of Africa, Nnewi, celebrates its 2023 new yam (afiaolu) festival

Igbo amaka

I wanted to see better pounded yam and ofe nsala but all I’m seeing is ugly old men.