Carnival Woman: Akwa –Ocha Pride of the ANIOMA people,it is the native attire worn by people of Anioma and as the name implies means ‘’Cloth that is white or better still white cloth ‘’ it is the traditional cloth worn and used by the ANIOMA speaking tribe of Delta –state otherwise known and referred to as ‘’Delta -Igbo, it is worn mostly during important occasions such as:

• Traditional titled ceremonies
• Cultural Festivals
• Marriage ceremonies
• Burial
• National and state ceremonies
and any other occasion that is considered special


AKWA -OCHA FASHION SHOW COMING SOON

CONVENER / CONCEPT DEVELOPER:
Anthonia Dooshima Oguah

AIMs : To sustain the legacy of weavers and encourage the interest to weave for commercial purpose as well as promote and awaken the interest and usage by the people of Anioma and the world in general for ethic recognition

Mission : To contribute to the promotion of the Anioma Identity worldwide


The Akwa-Ocha Fashion show is the first in the history of Anioma region, it is a fashion show that is inspired by the desire to sustain its legacy both in the act of weaving the attire and in the minds of the wearer. Akwa-Ocha is simply ‘’White Cloth’’ it is the native attire worn predominantly by the Enuani people of Delta –state Nigeria.
Akwa-Ocha has been in existence for centuries , however it is gradually losing its value, recongnition and interest among the Anioma people who are the original weavers and wearers the reason for this uncommon dislike cannot be explained, this is what informed the desire of the convener of the fashion show, Anthonia Oguah to help propagate the need to revive the fast fading use of Akwa-Ocha by the people of Anioma to occasions as a way to redeem it.

NRI PRIEST: Akwa ocha is very popular in Anambra,especially,the titled men and women like. It is a symbol of purity and dignity. Most men with the revered Agbalanze title of Nze n' Ozo will wear Akwaocha,women with the Odu title will definitely wear Akwaocha,men of Nze n' Ozo will wear it and a widow during mourning will switch from Akwa ojii to Akwaocha after some months. In most shrines in Igbo land you will likely see the Akwaocha wrapped around the sacred tree. The kings of the Igboland are known for their Akwaocha robe. So,I don't think the Akwaocha is culture is exclusive to Ndi Anioma. Daalu.

Radoillo: Indeed. What the Anioma call Akwa Ocha is a distinctively patterned cloth... not just any white fabric.

Radoillo: Indeed. What the Anioma call Akwa Ocha is a distinctively patterned cloth... not just any white fabric.

CarnivalWoman:
Yes Akwa-Ocha is allowed for use during traditional marriage in Delta Igbo including Ndokwa and any where else in the world since it is a form of dressing . Thank you for stopping over the page you are appreciated. Take a look at how this couple wore theirs on their traditional marriage day

CarnivalWoman:
Thank You all for sending in your comments which is very informative , however help us with pictures of the Akwaocha you have described lets see if we are all on the same page with regards to the Akwa-ocha being described in here. This is for clarification as we educate the public please help get your Eastern Akwaocha. Dalu nu