Globacom on Wednesday rounded off its sponsorship of the 2026 Ofala Festival with a royal banquet in honour of the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, Agbogidi.
The event brought together the monarch, cabinet chiefs, Glo trade partners and high-net-worth customers for the grand finale of the cultural celebration sponsored by Globacom.
Speaking at the banquet, Mike Ehumadu, Globacom’s Divisional Head, South East, highlighted the importance of partnerships between businesses and traditional institutions in preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage. He also congratulated Igwe Achebe, the festival’s organizing committee and the people of Onitsha on a successful celebration, reaffirming Glo’s commitment to initiatives that promote Nigeria’s diverse cultures.
Music, comedy and live-band performances added colour to the evening, with Aniweta Mazeli, Boy o Boy and the Groove Band entertaining guests. Comedian MC Ezegetive also kept the audience laughing, adding to the celebratory mood.
Glo also rewarded winning Onitsha age grades with cash prizes and trophies, recognizing their competitive spirit, discipline and contribution to the festival. It also presented hundreds of bags of special Basmati rice to all the members of the different age grade associations.
Through its continued support for Ofala, Globacom is helping to keep Onitsha’s traditions alive while creating opportunities for cultural celebrations to deliver wider social and economic benefits.
