Iyei festival is celebrated to mark a new era of happiness and prosperity and to appease their gods. During the period, subjects pay homage to the Ovie in his palace with Ema and Ovie dances. The highlight of the festival is the paddling of canoe known as “Umalokun” on a lake. TownUghelli LGAUghelli North PeriodSeptember…

Ibeni is celebrated to appease the gods for peace and progress and usher in the new year. It is a masquerade festival where the women perform the “Oje” dance. TownIbode- Eivme LGASapele PeriodDecember (Annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of the…

Urhiepele-ame festival is celebrated to appease “Urhiepele” which is a deity. It is also for the purification of the town, peace and prosperity. TownSapele LGASapele PeriodAny agreed time Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of the new yam festival. War songs and…

Odoni Seigbein is celebrated to mark important events in the history of the people as well as pay homage to ancestral gods and heroes. It is a great occasion for showing the wealth of the families as costly clothes and coral beads are worn. After every third Odoni Seigbein festival, two masquerades, Mgbele and Amugele…

The Oko-Amakom, Oko-Anala Fishing Festival is celebrated to revive their indigenous occupation (fishing) and protect their cultural heritage. The highlight of the festival is fishing at Iyoya lake and other ponds where prices are awarded for the biggest catch. TownOko-Amakom, Oko-Anala LGAOshimili South PeriodApril (Annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification…

Ogwu festival is meant to combat the ills of the community. Songs are composed to ridicle those who violated the norms and tradition of the society. TownEbu LGAOshimili North PeriodAugust Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of the new yam festival. War…

Iwu festival is celebrated for the cleansing and purification of Ibusa Community. It is a time to thank God for abundant harvest. Songs are composed to ridicule defaulters of the norms and traditions of the society no matter their status. The Chief Priest (Ohene) and the Chief celebrants (Eze Iwus) perform rituals. The highlight of…

 Okpoitita is a deity. The celebration of the festival is meant to purify and protect the society from evil spirits. Masquerade dances and sacrifices are performed. TownIriama LGAOkpe PeriodMarch (every three years) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of the new yam…

Adane-Okpe festival is aimed at cleansing and purifying the society. Only men take part in the festival. The festival is accompanied with feasting and merrymaking. TownOrerokpe LGAOkpe PeriodDecember (annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of the new yam festival. War songs…

The Ikenge festival is celebrated to commemorate the struggles and success of past heroes and to worship gods of achievements. Participants dress in war outfits with charms and amulets. TownUtagba -Uno LGANdokwa West PeriodJune (annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of…