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Sokebolou & Yokiri Communities Launch Amanimi-Warènimi Ogeh Festival 2024
Sokebolou & Yokiri Communities Launch Amanimi-Warènimi Ogeh Festival 2024
By Divine Perezide
The Sokebolou and Yokiri Federated Communities have officially announced the Amanimi-Warènimi Ogeh Festival 2024, scheduled to take place from December 29 to 31, 2024, in Sokebolou Town, located in the Ogulagha Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. This was revealed on Tuesday by WaffiTV.
Speaking on behalf of the event’s publicity sub-committee, Comrade Dein Ibilou shared that the festival will feature a variety of thrilling competitions and cultural activities. Highlights include football matches, canoe races, traditional wrestling, tug-of-war contests, swimming competitions, and an eating challenge, with prizes to be awarded to winners across all categories.
The three-day celebration will also showcase performances by renowned artists and cultural troupes:
Day 1: Performances by Barrister S. Smooth, the Bayelsa Art and Culture Troupe, Egbelegbele Dance Troupe from Ammasomma, and FC Storyteller.
Day 2: A lively beach party featuring Chief Kingsley Takemebo, alongside repeat performances from the Bayelsa Art and Culture Troupe, Egbelegbele Dance Troupe, and FC Storyteller.
Day 3 (Grand Finale): Entertainment by King Jfred Ezonebi, the Bayelsa Art and Culture Troupe, Egbelegbele Dance Troupe, and other traditional dance groups.
The festival will also attract distinguished guests, including His Royal Majesty, Elder Captain King Joseph I. Timiayan, PhD, Torububou 1, Agbonu, the Ibenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, who will preside as the Royal Father of the Day. Additionally, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, will serve as the Chairman of the Day.
This eagerly awaited festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of culture and community spirit.
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Ambassador Tom Ebiakpo Willy has extended warm Yuletide greetings to his family, friends, and the entire Ijaw Nation, urging unity, peace, and renewed commitment to shared values as the year draws to a close.
In his Christmas message, Amb. Willy expressed gratitude to God for life, preservation, and the bonds that hold families and communities together. He described the Yuletide as a season that reflects love, sacrifice, and togetherness, calling on everyone to uphold these virtues in their daily lives.
He also commended the Ijaw people for their resilience and cultural pride, encouraging them to remain united and peaceful in the pursuit of progress and development. Amb. Willy concluded by wishing all a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with hope, good health, and greater opportunities.
By: Divine Perezide
Amatu-1&2 communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State will come alive on December 29, 2025, as top entertainer Chief Kingsley A. Takemebo (DJ Leader Marrow) headlines the Amatu Unit end-of-year party organised by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited.
The event, according to the programme sighted by Iduwini Ibe Reporters, will be coordinated by Comrade Ebi O. Rames, former Chairman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Iduwini Clan Central Zone, who chairs the Planning Committee.
Renowned Niger Delta philanthropist Chief (Hon.) Berry Negerese will serve as Chairman of the Occasion, while the Royal Fathers of the Day are HRH Dr. Decca E. Keredei, Amananawei of Amatu 1 Community, and HRH Eric Ebifiegbenne, representing Amatu 2 Community as Special Guest of Honour.
The celebration will feature rich side attractions, including inter-quarters canoe races, female football clashes-Agge vs. Ezetu and Ogbotobo vs. Ekeremor-and cultural dance competitions for both male and female groups. Chief hosts of the occasion are the Amatu Unit coordinators of Tantita, Mr. Man Job and Mr. Firstboy Job.
This is coming in the wake of many other events to mark the yuletide as Amatu will also play host National Union of Ekeremor Local Government Students Worldwide (NUES) holds its 22nd Annual Elective Convention from December 28-30, 2025, themed “Empowering Minds Through Education, Shaping the Future.”
Organisers are using this medium to invite the general public to join both celebrations, with activities peaking on December 29.
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The Indorowei family of Liomoni Quarters, Okunwei family of Ewodeware Quarters, Donye of Azina-ware Quarters, all of Ofougbene Community, Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu LGA announce the burial ceremony of their illustrious son and father, Late Capt. Edward Olayerinmene Forcados, who passed at the age of 84.
Service of Songs:
4pm, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at his residence, Efosa Street, Off Jakpa Road, Effurun
Funeral Rites:
10am, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, body leaves Ame Specialist Hospital Mortuary for his hometown, Ofougbene via MillarJetty, for funeral rites and Interment.
An All-night Social Wake-keeping follows from 7pm till dawn.
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