Pomp and Pageantry As Onowu Abagana, Ike Ndi Igbo Dr Anakwenze, Joins Ozoenyi Abagana, Celebrates New Yam Festival, And Queen Mother Freda Honoured With Chieftaincy Title of Nneora
Abagana town in Njikoka Council Area, was agog as the Traditional Prime Minister of Abagana, Onowu Abagana, Ike Ndi Igbo, Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze, joined the Ozoenyi Abagana title holders. He also celebrated the Iwa Ji Festival, while Queen Mother Freda Paulino Sideoff from the Caribbean, was conferred with the Chieftaincy title of Nne Ora (Mother of All) by the traditional ruler of Abagana, Igwe Patrick Mbamalu Okeke.
The Ozoenyi initiation which took place at the Onowu’s Palace in Umudunu Abagana, Njikoka LGA, attracted dignitaries from all walks of life from within and outside the State. They are the traditional ruler of Abagana, Igwe Patrick Mbamalu Okeke, Owelle Abagana, Chief Emma Nwude, Council of Onowu Ndi Anambra, Umudunu Brotherhood Association, Dunu Abagana, as well as Queen Mother Freda Paulino Sideoff from the Caribbean, who was later conferred with the Chieftaincy title of Nne Ora (Mother of All) by the traditional ruler of Abagana, Igwe Patrick Mbamalu Okeke, among various other individuals and groups.
Dr Anakwenze, who is also the President of Anambra State Association Worldwide and President, Igbo World Assembly, said he has always been in the forefront of showcasing the Igbo, Nigeria and Africa to the world by promoting the rich Igbo Cultural Heritage.
Onowu Abagana who also celebrated the Iwa Ji (New Yam) Festival, said the events were aimed at showcasing, promoting and preserving the Igbo rich Cultural Heritage for prosterity.
He noted that Ndi Igbo and Africa in general are blessed with numerous natural gifts through which humanity can also be elavated and, therefore, should not be allowed to die.
The events were crowned with the coronation of the Queen Mother Freda Paulino Sideoff from the Caribbeans with the Chieftaincy title of Nne Ora, (Mother of All) by the traditional ruler of Abagana Igwe Patrick Mbamalu Okeke.
The Queen Mother Freda who was excited witnessing all the events, expressed delight to be identified with Ndi Igbo, disclosing that they have had traced her lineage to Igbo land.
Freda who is also the President of Garifina International Indigenous Festival, commended Onowu Abagana for such ceremonies which, she noted, help to imprint the African and Igbo cultures in the minds of the people especially those in the Diaspora.
She thanked all who made the event resounding success and affirmed her emotional attachment to the continent and Igbo in particular.
Highpoints of the ceremonies were conferment of the Chieftaincy titles, cutting of the New Yam, cultural dances and masquerade displays.
