Ito-ogbo OBOSI FESTIVAL (LONGEVITY CULTURAL FESTIVAL OF OBOSI KINGDOM)
IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA. Ito-ogbo Obosi festival is an aged-long cultural festival of Obosi kingdom started around 1450, to thank God for the aged ones (octogenarians ) in Obosi kingdom, It is a festival of celebration of longevity, A traditional mass birthday party for the age grade that attained the age of eighty ( 80 ) years, and above. During the occasion, the Octogenarians are honored with the title of Ogbueshi/Ogbuefi, or Nwanyi Nnokwudo eshi/efi in case of women, which people refers to as, Ogbueshi/Ogbuefi Nwanyi nowadays. The title Ogbueshi is a powerful, prestigeous, respectable, adorable and admirable title in Obosi kingdom, which every true son and daughter of Obosi, even the wives( non indigenes) married to Obosi men pray to get in his/her life time. Though there are two categories of Ogbueshi/Ogbuefi in Obosi.
The first is that given to those that did Ito-ogbo Obosi festivals, that is the octogenarians. The second is the one given to those that may or may not be up to Eighty (80)years, that one is called Ogbueshi/Ogbuefi Odina-ana.

Records of the establishment of this cultural Festival of Obosi Kingdom and the age grade group system date back to 1450. Obosi People kept accurate records of their ages from as far back as the 18th Century, unlike some other towns in where ages were usually exaggerated or estimated through events or circumstances during the birth of their fore fathers (OBOSI FURU-UZO NO OGE-GBOO).
This festival helps give credence to the fact that Obosi kingdom is the first Igbo town, the first town in Nigeria, if not the whole Africa, that holds a longevity cultural festival, and as one of the Cradles of Igbo Civilisation.

In the olden days this festival to honor the Ogbueshis took place after every Six (6) years, for the people that attained the ages of 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, and 85 years, but later it was changed to three (3)years covering people of 80, 81, and 82 years.

Previously only male octogenarians were honored with the title of Ogbueshi/Ogbuefi and allowed to wear Red cap chief, then the female octogenarians were called Nwanyi Nnokwudo- eshi/efi but in later years female Octogenarians joined their Male counterpart to celebrate the Ito- ogbo Obosi Festival and were subsequently referred to as Ogbueshi/Ogbuefi Nwanyi, but without a cap or hat, until 2012 when ogbo Udokamma age (1931-1 933), celebrated their own; it was at that festival that the female octogenarians were also capped with a specially designed hat.
The Celebration is nowadays a week long program with different unique activities that attract people from all over the world, until the last day Sunday,( EKE), when the Christians among the celebrants go to their different Churches for thanks giving.

The non-believers or the custodians among them are decorated colourfully and they take their native cows(bull)( Eshi- Igbo) amidst different cultural displays to Eke Obosi ( IPU-EKE), where they shoot guns into the air in Jubilation and to announce that they have attained the grand age and Ogbueshi title which every true Obosi man or woman aspires to attain.
During the procession they sprinkle various gifts (money, sweets, chewing gums etc.) to the children in appreciations to what The Lord has done in their lives.

Some of the week-long activities are free seminars, lectures, talks on how to live long, free medical Checks, free medical tips, cultural displays, football matches, music concerts, masquerade displays, Honoring outstanding sons and daughters and good friends of Obosi kingdom who have been contributing in one way or the other for the progress of the town, beauty pageants to crown Ada-Obosi, The Ito-ogbo eve on Friday then the main capping on Saturday followed by the thanksgiving on Sunday or IPU-EKE on that Sunday EKE day.
Activities are currently in top gear in Obosi kingdom for the preparation of Ito-ogbo Igwebuike Age grade (1940 - 1942), coming up next month (this week) between 5th and 6th March 2021.

Those who want to witness this unique, cultural festival called Ito-ogbo Obosi need to start now to book for hotels around Obosi, Nkpor, Onitsha, and Oba because in the next 5 days all the hotels around these areas will be fully booked, except they want to lodge in neighboring state Hotels, I also advice those intending to witness Ito-ogbo Obosi Festival that there is no need of budgeting for food or drinks or meats for the week long Programs as Obosi kingdom will be filled with merry making with plenty to eat and drink for all visitors.

Long live Ndi Ogbueshi/efi Obosi. Long live Obosi Kingdom. Long live Igwe Obosi, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY. Igwe Chukwidubem Iweka III and his Ndi-Ichie.

Long live Anambra State.

Long live Nigeria. My prayer is that we all shall live to witness this unique prestigious, respectable, adorable, colourful, admirable longevity festival in Obosi come March 2021.

Credit Queenzibah
Lalasticlala

Awwwww that's my people! Congrats to our latest Ogbueshi!!!

smiliyB:
Awwwww that's my people! Congrats to our latest Ogbueshi!!!

hey.... are you married, if no, I want to marry you

dannyrhymes600:

hey.... are you married, if no, I want to marry you

Hahahahaha, you just made me laugh so hard, thanks tho. Have a great Sunday

smiliyB:
Hahahahaha, you just made me laugh so hard, thanks tho. Have a great Sunday

you are welcome, but you didn't answer my question

dannyrhymes600:

you are welcome, but you didn't answer my question

You can't marry someone you don't know

smiliyB:
You can't marry someone you don't know

knowing someone fully is not going to take more than 3 months. for you that is the bone of my bones it's only going to take a month. let's not deny ourselves this happy ending.

smiliyB:
You can't marry someone you don't know

now tell me, have you ever been in love? do you believe in love at first sight?. as soon as I saw your picture, I lost coordination, I don't believe in playing with people's hearts, the only reason why I will stop pushing forward is I you are married or have a fiance, but if what you have is a boyfriend, I'll gladly tackle him aside. I'll like us to chat on WhatsApp if you don't mind +2347033934012

dannyrhymes600:

now tell me, have you ever been in love? do you believe in love at first sight?. as soon as I saw your picture, I lost coordination, I don't believe in playing with people's hearts, the only reason why I will stop pushing forward is I you are married or have a fiance, but if what you have is a boyfriend, I'll gladly tackle him aside. I'll like us to chat on WhatsApp if you don't mind +2347033934012

Wahala be like person wey never marry Danny thanks for the compliment tho, I appreciate . Have a great week ahead.

smiliyB:
Wahala be like person wey never marry Danny thanks for the compliment tho, I appreciate . Have a great week ahead.

so you are turning me down without even getting to know me, I won't give up, we'll meet again soon

Wish I'm currently there


Anambra men about to do what they know how to do best.

smiliyB:
Wahala be like person wey never marry Danny thanks for the compliment tho, I appreciate . Have a great week ahead.

If you're single, please give the guy a chance. You don't have to make him sweat for too long.
But be very careful as well because it is an anonymous approach.

Obosi kwenu!!!

smiliyB:
Awwwww that's my people! Congrats to our latest Ogbueshi!!!

Are you from Obosi?

Vaiki:
Are you from Obosi?

Yes, I am

smiliyB:
Yes, I am

cool. I have friends from Obosi who have invited me and I will honor the invite. Will you be there?

Vaiki:
cool. I have friends from Obosi who have invited me and I will honor the invite. Will you be there?

She'll be there….. I guess….
So when it turns out well, invite me to your wedding….

Vaiki:
cool. I have friends from Obosi who have invited me and I will honor the invite. Will you be there?

Awwwww that's nice, I'm not yet 100% sure I'll be around. But, let's see how it goes.

smiliyB:
Yes, I am

Nwa nne'm nwanyi

ObosiFirstSon:


Nwa nne'm nwanyi

Lol...Dalu Nwa nne'm nwoke

Three days to go!

Start expecting pics in the next few days...

Bloodbath in Obosi...cows are being slaughtered left, right and centre

The pre-event parties have begun

The main event will take place tomorrow

Pics from the event

You need those colorful Ito-ogbo pictures and this thread will hit front page.

ObosiFirstSon:
Ito-ogbo OBOSI FESTIVAL (LONGEVITY CULTURAL FESTIVAL OF OBOSI KINGDOM)
IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA. Ito-ogbo Obosi festival is an aged-long cultural festival of Obosi kingdom started around 1450, to thank God for the aged ones (octogenarians ) in Obosi kingdom, It is a festival of celebration of longevity, A traditional mass birthday party for the age grade that attained the age of eighty ( 80 ) years, and above. During the occasion, the Octogenarians are honored with the title of Ogbueshi/Ogbuefi, or Nwanyi Nnokwudo eshi/efi in case of women, which people refers to as, Ogbueshi/Ogbuefi Nwanyi nowadays. The title Ogbueshi is a powerful, prestigeous, respectable, adorable and admirable title in Obosi kingdom, which every true son and daughter of Obosi, even the wives( non indigenes) married to Obosi men pray to get in his/her life time. Though there are two categories of Ogbueshi/Ogbuefi in Obosi.
The first is that given to those that did Ito-ogbo Obosi festivals, that is the octogenarians. The second is the one given to those that may or may not be up to Eighty (80)years, that one is called Ogbueshi/Ogbuefi Odina-ana.

Records of the establishment of this cultural Festival of Obosi Kingdom and the age grade group system date back to 1450. Obosi People kept accurate records of their ages from as far back as the 18th Century, unlike some other towns in where ages were usually exaggerated or estimated through events or circumstances during the birth of their fore fathers (OBOSI FURU-UZO NO OGE-GBOO).
This festival helps give credence to the fact that Obosi kingdom is the first Igbo town, the first town in Nigeria, if not the whole Africa, that holds a longevity cultural festival, and as one of the Cradles of Igbo Civilisation.

In the olden days this festival to honor the Ogbueshis took place after every Six (6) years, for the people that attained the ages of 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, and 85 years, but later it was changed to three (3)years covering people of 80, 81, and 82 years.

Previously only male octogenarians were honored with the title of Ogbueshi/Ogbuefi and allowed to wear Red cap chief, then the female octogenarians were called Nwanyi Nnokwudo- eshi/efi but in later years female Octogenarians joined their Male counterpart to celebrate the Ito- ogbo Obosi Festival and were subsequently referred to as Ogbueshi/Ogbuefi Nwanyi, but without a cap or hat, until 2012 when ogbo Udokamma age (1931-1 933), celebrated their own; it was at that festival that the female octogenarians were also capped with a specially designed hat.
The Celebration is nowadays a week long program with different unique activities that attract people from all over the world, until the last day Sunday,( EKE), when the Christians among the celebrants go to their different Churches for thanks giving.

The non-believers or the custodians among them are decorated colourfully and they take their native cows(bull)( Eshi- Igbo) amidst different cultural displays to Eke Obosi ( IPU-EKE), where they shoot guns into the air in Jubilation and to announce that they have attained the grand age and Ogbueshi title which every true Obosi man or woman aspires to attain.
During the procession they sprinkle various gifts (money, sweets, chewing gums etc.) to the children in appreciations to what The Lord has done in their lives.

Some of the week-long activities are free seminars, lectures, talks on how to live long, free medical Checks, free medical tips, cultural displays, football matches, music concerts, masquerade displays, Honoring outstanding sons and daughters and good friends of Obosi kingdom who have been contributing in one way or the other for the progress of the town, beauty pageants to crown Ada-Obosi, The Ito-ogbo eve on Friday then the main capping on Saturday followed by the thanksgiving on Sunday or IPU-EKE on that Sunday EKE day.
Activities are currently in top gear in Obosi kingdom for the preparation of Ito-ogbo Igwebuike Age grade (1940 - 1942), coming up next month (this week) between 5th and 6th March 2021.

Those who want to witness this unique, cultural festival called Ito-ogbo Obosi need to start now to book for hotels around Obosi, Nkpor, Onitsha, and Oba because in the next 5 days all the hotels around these areas will be fully booked, except they want to lodge in neighboring state Hotels, I also advice those intending to witness Ito-ogbo Obosi Festival that there is no need of budgeting for food or drinks or meats for the week long Programs as Obosi kingdom will be filled with merry making with plenty to eat and drink for all visitors.

Long live Ndi Ogbueshi/efi Obosi. Long live Obosi Kingdom. Long live Igwe Obosi, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY. Igwe Chukwidubem Iweka III and his Ndi-Ichie.

Long live Anambra State.

Long live Nigeria. My prayer is that we all shall live to witness this unique prestigious, respectable, adorable, colourful, admirable longevity festival in Obosi come March 2021.

Credit Queenzibah
Lalasticlala

Cc.ObosiFirstSon


Agu, upload the picture and we will make sure you hit front page.

Also , the festival need legitimate sponsorship like Ofala Onicha.