Ubulu-uku celebrates culture and peace with INE festival
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The people of Ubulu-Uku, a community in Delta State, Nigeria, held their annual INE Festival to honour their king, Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze, and celebrate their cultural heritage.
Residents organised the festival with Chief James Asika Onwordi leading coordination efforts to promote unity and growth. This year’s festival took place peacefully within the palace grounds, marking a significant moment for the historically rooted tradition.
Traditional groups, families, and visitors joined the celebration, showcasing Ubulu-Uku’s identity through music, dance, and traditional clothing. The Agana men performed sacred rites and the Eze Dibia, a figure who had been absent from public view, participated in traditional ceremonies. Community leaders, including members of the Umuobi, Umu Ozim, and Ani-Eke groups, attended alongside dignitaries such as Rt. Hon. Isaac Anwuzia and Hon. Smart Ijeoma Ufoh.
The festival allowed people from Ubulu-Uku both within Nigeria and abroad to reaffirm their connection to their traditions and strengthen community bonds. Organisers hope the peaceful celebration demonstrates the value of culture and harmony for the kingdom’s continued progress.
