The family and kindred of Ogbueshi Dada Okolo, popularly known as Igwe Omenife, will on Monday, September 28, 2026, host an Iwaji ceremony in Asaba, Delta State, in celebration of Igbo tradition, culture and the new yam festival.
The ceremony, which is scheduled to commence at 1:00 p.m. prompt, will take place at Crimson Hotel and Suites, No. 12 Nne Ngozi Isichie Street, Ajaji Layout, Asaba.
According to the organisers, the event is expected to bring together family members, friends, well-wishers, captains of industry, traditionalists and lovers of Igbo culture to celebrate the cultural significance of the new yam season.
The Iwaji ceremony, traditionally associated with the harvesting and presentation of the year’s new yam, remains an important cultural occasion among many Igbo communities, symbolising thanksgiving, communal unity and appreciation for the harvest.
The organisers described the ceremony as an opportunity to honour Ogbueshi Dada Okolo, while also promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo people.
They called on members of the public, friends and well-wishers to join the family in marking the occasion, stressing that their presence would add colour and significance to the celebration.
The event is expected to feature cultural expressions and traditional activities associated with the Iwaji celebration as guests gather to celebrate with Igwe Omenife and his family.
The organisers extended a warm invitation to all guests and lovers of culture to be part of the celebration.
