Organisers Unveil 2026 Onitsha Ofala Festival Logo
The Ofala Steering Committee of 2026 edition of the Onitsha Ofala have unveiled the logo for the event scheduled to hold on Oct. 16 and 17 at Ime Obi, Ezechima Square, Onitsha.
The committee also adopted “igba mbo, iga n’iru – Strive and Advance” as theme for the festival.
Chief Mike Areh. Onya, the Chairman Ofala Steering Committee said the logo was a royal, cultural, and premium visual statement developed to reflect the strength of an institution that had endured for over 500 years.
Are said the Ofala had remained relevant,
progressive, and unifying.
“For 500 years, our
forebears strove to build, protect, and sustain the Onitsha Kingdom.
“Today, we are called to
advance that legacy through culture, enterprise, youth development, and unity.
“This Ofala, we honour the past by building the future,” he said.
Areh said the logo was conceptualised to show that Ofala was not only a celebration of tradition but a living system of identity, leadership, order, resilience, and advancement.
He said it held the people together while reminding them that heritage is not static; it is a foundation for movement adding that the swords represented royal authority, protection, and continuity while the beads spoke to
identity, honour, and cultural belonging.
He said the Onitsha Kingdom was marking over 500 years of unbroken monarchy and that igba mbo, Iga n’iru was a call for the people of Onitsha and Igbo land to strive and advance.
“The central plate carries the message with the dignity of a royal proclamation.
“The line-up of Agbogidi, red-chiefs, and attendants captures the sacred moment of readiness before the monarch appears before his people.
“The white sculptural relief gives a refined heritage feel, while the purple accents reinforce royalty and the Ofala brand identity.
“Every element was intentionally placed to connect the throne, the people, the culture, and
the future, “the Committee noted.
“Ofala 2026 is a heritage in motion. Rooted in royalty. Built
on resilience. Moving toward progress.” he said.
Some key highlights of the Ofala 2026 are the Iru Ofala, Azu Ofala, Oreze International Art
Exhibition, Ofala Youth Carnival and initiatives aligned with igba mbo, iga n’iru.
