After 38 years, Opoko festival thrills Umuahia residents
All over the world, people have different ways to celebrate their cultural festivals during seasons of the year. The Olokoro community in Umuahia South Local Government of Abia State is no different. They celebrate a cultural festival known as Opoko. This festival is unique as it does not come every year. In fact, the last celebration took place in February 1982, exactly 38 years ago. Daily Trust on Sunday witnessed the festival and now reports.
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