Ojude Oba: Preserving Our Culture is Preserving Our Future

 

Preserving Our Culture is Preserving Our Future

In an age where globalisation threatens indigenous identity, festivals such as Ojude Oba remind people that preserving culture is ultimately preserving the future.
- Dr. Mike Adeniyi Agbolade Ishola Adenuga Jr.,CSG, GCON.

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The fanfare,glitz and razzmatazz of the
pomp and pageantry of the annual Ojude Oba Festival in Ogun State of south western Nigeria should be an international tourist attraction and destination.
It is the most beautiful and colourful fashion parade of the best haute couture of Yoruba culture in the world.

Globacom and other cosponsors should include Nigerian supermodels like Eniola Abioro, the first Nigerian model to walk for Prada, Mayowa Nicholas, Adesuwa Aighewi, Omowunmi Akinnifesi,Oluchi Onweagba-Orlandi, Uju Marshall Nwobodoh, Ojy Okpe, Chief Ibiagbanidokibubo Asenite 'Agbani' Darego, MFR, Victor Ndigwe and Davidson Obennebo who made history as the first Black and African model to win the Elite Model Look world finale in 2016; wearing different attires of Yoruba fashion designs on the runway. Farooq Oreagba, the MD/CEO NG Clearing Limited who has been the "King of Ojude Oba" can show his popular celebrity swagger of class and style of Yoruba dignity and nobility on the stage.

This will increase the global popularity and increase the Nigerian fashion and lifestyle market currently valued at approximately $4.7 billion to $6 billion annually, accounting for about 15% of Sub-Saharan Africa's total fashion market. The broader lifestyle and apparel ecosystem is estimated to be a $30 billion powerhouse, with its GDP contribution currently sitting around $6.1 billion.

- By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima,
The Publisher and Editor,
NOLLYWOOD MIRROR® Series

Photos from:
Ojude Oba 2026: Beautiful Colours, Culture And Class From Ijebu Land (Photos) - Culture - Nigeria
https://www.nairaland.com/8680894/ojude-oba-2026-beautiful-colours

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Colour and Glamour As Uchechukwu Claims Nneoma

Colour and Glamour As Uchechukwu Claims Nneoma

For a newly minted couple, Mr and Mrs Uchechukwu Emenike, the month of April will remain memorable.

It was the month they pulled an unimaginable crowd of Very Important Persons, VIP to witness a consummation of their love.

It was indeed glamour and glitz on Thursday, the 17th of April, 2025 when Uchechukwu Emenike and his delectable bride, Nneoma Kpaduwa became man and wife traditionally.

The epochal Igbankwu( Igbo traditional weeding) took place at the bride's father's compound at Ezike,  Isiala Mbano local government area of Imo state.

It was one Igba nwku guests will not forget in a hurry as they were treated to a very rich but colourful displays of Igbo traditional marriage rites and culture.

A week later, Uchechukwu and Nneoma again pulled dignitaries to Lagos as they formally sealed their matrimony with a Christian wedding held at the All Souls' Church, Admiralty Way, Ikoyi, Lagos.

The church wedding was followed by a reception at The Five Palm, Oniru, Lekki which was chaired by Chairman High Chief (Sir) Chukwudi &Lady Ann Dikko.

The well attended wedding attracted an array of guests including Special Guest of honour. His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma,  Executive Governor of Imo State who was represented by his Deputy, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru and her husband Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru (SAN).

Others were Obi Ezeude, Chairman Beloxxi industries,  HRH Eze Oliver and Ugoeze Ohanwe HRH Eze Obinna  and Ugoeze Vicky Akwiwu,  Barr Chris Ezem, Sir and Lady Ben Ofungwu, Chairman ISN products Nig Ltd, 

Dr Julius &Dr Mrs Stella Kpaduwa 

Chief Donatus Kpaduwa 

Mr & Mrs Ambrose Kpaduwa 

Dr Linus Kpaduwa 

Dr Cordelia Kpaduwa

Chief Chijioke Emenike 

High Chief sir Major and Lady Ngozi Emenike,  Honorable Commissioner for environment and sanitation,  Imo State.

Also present at the colourful wedding were Sir David &Lady Chika Ogunaike, Prof Emma Iwuafor, Sir Ebube Nwadibia, Sir &Lady Obidi Ezenwa, Chief &Chief Mrs Chidi Ohakawa, Chief & Lolo Ken Ukoha Owelle Abba, Dr Ijeoma Kpaduwa Obinwanne and Sir Emma Ohakim.

Chief & lolo Eddy Onyemelukwe

Lady Mercy Nnama

Eng,Mrs Obiaku Nwadike

Dame Comfort Okoli

Rev &Mrs Ben Eluchie 

Chief & Lolo Victor Dikko 

Chief & lolo Sam Dikko

Chief Mrs Adaure Chukwumerije

Chief Mrs Dora Agasu 

Chief Mrs Ngozi Agugua 

Barr Chinyere Uchegbulem 

Barr Belinda Diei

Dr Mrs Chinyere Ivoko

Mrs Ada Uju

Chief & lolo Collins Emegbulem

Dr Nwaeri Ajoku

Dr Mrs Chinwe Abama

Lady Gogo Igboegwu

Mrs Ngozi Egbuleze 

Capt Peter & Mrs Ngere 

Chief Obinna Ararume 

Lady Oge Akwiwu 

Ochi Emenike 

Lady Lucy Akwiwu

Mr Emeka Akwiwu 

Dr Mrs Ochi Ibeh

Chief & lolo Geoffrey Ononikpo

Chur Tony Obinwa

Chief &lolo Nnamdi Akwiwu 

Chief Eng & lolo  Nnamdi Nnama

Dcn & Mrs Okey Ajaero

Mr Ogb Akwiwu

HRH Eze Chima Obiadada Nwemeh. Odu II of Osuowerre Ancient Kingdom. 

Sir Emma Ohakim

Dr Ndubisi Ejike

Dr Ndubueze Awurumibe 

Prof & Mrs Chinedu Nwajiuba

Barrister Uchenna Okoro

Mrs Hope Eziefuna

Mr & Mrs Raymond Nwagwu 

Mr & Mrs Johnson Oboh 

Engineer Osita & Ifeoma Okonkwo

Mrs Doris Lerema 

The same ovation thundered through the hall when the new couple stepped out to the dancing floor to give account of their exhilarating dancing skills.

While Nneoma is the daughter of Dr Fidelis and Mrs Nneka Kpaduwa of Ezike, Isiala Mbano while Uchechukwu is the son of High Chief (Sir) Christian, Chairman/CEO of Christojas Couture Nigerian Ltd, and Lady Stella Emenike of Okwelle, Onuimo local government area of Imo state.