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Ogwu Ekpeye is a festival traditionally celebrated by Ekpeye tribe in Rivers State. It is celebrated yearly and in the honour of the first daughters.
Before the commencement of this festival, the monarch, called Eze Igbu Ubie of Ubie kingdom in Ahoada West Local Government Area, Eze Maxwell A. Okpokiri, declares it open, after which there are traditional activities such as visitations, folklores, rites, and others.
References
- ^ "PROCLAMATION OF OGWU EKPEYE (EPKEYE NEW YAM FESTIVAL 2020)". Boch News. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- "Ogwu Ekpeye". speakekpeyefluently.com. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- Tide, The (2021-09-27). "Monarch Proclaims Ogwu Ekpeye Festival". :::...The Tide News Online:::... Retrieved 2023-05-12.