Day 2: Amaseikumor Annual Festival Draws Global Attention

By Joseph Bienbo, Warri

The Amaseikumor annual festival, a week-long celebration of worship, culture, and unity in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, has entered its second day, captivating audiences worldwide. The festival, which translates to “no evil should befall the community” in the local Ijaw dialect, is a time-honored tradition that honors ancestors, thanks divinities for harvests, and showcases the rich customs of the Gbaramatu people.

Festivities kicked off yesterday with environmental sanitation exercises, a free medical clinic, and a grand parade of the elegant Amaseikumor Masquerade. Today, traditional dance performances, exhibitions of indigenous art, and cultural presentations are taking center stage, highlighting the community’s rich heritage.

However, our reporters who are covering the event in the Oporoza community for documentary and comprehensive news reporting, said the ceremony is gathering more crowds at each day.

The Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty Oboro-Gbaraun II, emphasised the festival’s significance in promoting Ijaw unity and peace, drawing together locals and the diaspora. The event has attracted dignitaries, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts from across the globe, boosting local tourism and economic activities.

Congress earlier reported that the Amaseikumor festival is not only a celebration of culture but also a significant economic driver for the local communities, with visitors flocking to experience Gbaramatu’s traditions and hospitality.