Seaman’s Schnapps, Nigeria’s original prayer drink, sponsored the 2023 Anioma cultural festival and made it an event to remember.
The festival, which is renowned as the finest cultural event in Delta State, attracted over 100,000 attendees as well as online viewers.
Themed “Preserving Our Cultural Heritage”, the 18th edition of the Anioma festival was graced by high profile dignitaries including Ifeanyi Okowa, Executive Governor of Delta State; Kester Ifeadi, President of OFAAC; Mr. Lawrence Ejiofor, Commissioner for Culture & Tourism, Delta State, and royal fathers such as HRM Obi Maduabuna ll, Obi of Obawuno Kingdom; HRM Godwin Nzemeke; HRM Obi Augustine Ezeaguna Okolie; HRM Obi Anthony O. Ogboh of Ejeme- Aniogor; and HRM Obi Solomon Eze chinyelugo ll, Obi of Ashagba Kingdom amongst others.
As part of its activities to support the Anioma festival, Seaman’s Schnapps and its team from Grand Oak limited also paid a courtesy visit to all traditional rulers in all the nine local government areas that comprise the Anioma people in Asaba, Delta state. Some of the first class traditional rulers visited include, HRM Obi (Prof.) Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR, JP, Asagba of Asaba; HRM Obi Dr. Martha Dunkwu, Omu Anioma; HRM Augustine Ezeaguna Okolie lll of Egbudu – Akah Kingdom; HRM Henry Kikachukwu Afamefune, Obi of Ubulu -Unor; and HRM Kingsley Ofuokwa lll, Obi of Obior.
The Anioma Cultural Festival is an annual celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Anioma people of Delta State, Nigeria. For two decades, the festival has brought together communities from the nine local government areas of Delta North Senatorial Zone to showcase their traditional music, dance, fashion, sports, and creative arts.
Organized by the Organisation for the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC), the festival has played a vital role in rekindling the Anioma people’s interest in their cultural heritage. It is a unique opportunity for them to come together, share experiences, and celebrate their common heritage. It has also become a platform for promoting unity and peaceful coexistence among the various communities in the region.
