The youths of Okwudor and Ihebinaowerre Autonomous Communities in Njaba LGA, Imo State, has jointly united to celebrates the Owuh Festival, a cultural renaissance, on August 11, 2024, at the Central School Okwudor playground.
The festival featured rhythmic drumming, stylish dancing, and masquerade performances among others to the grime of the audience.
Eze Elect Okwudor Community, Crowned Prince Ibezim Collins Osunwa, flagged off the event, praising the youths for preserving the community’s cultural heritage. He emphasized the festival’s significance in promoting peaceful coexistence and exchange of love among the people.
The festival was dedicated to the memories of two slain traditional rulers, Eze Barrister A.E.A Durueburuo and Late Eze Samson Osunwa with special focus on the need for peaceful and brotherly cohabitation between the two sisterly Community.
The youths’ organization spokesperson, Mr. Edih Cyprian, expressed joy at the occasion’s success and assured collaborations with concerned bodies to restore peace and harmony in the communities.
The highlights of the event was inter communal dancing displays by the Okosha troupes to the admirations of the large audience from the Eight village of the old Okwudor Community with Inlaws, friends and well wishers.