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Obi
 BOARDING LIFE








          Theme Night
















                                                 IMRAN SULEIMAN YEAR 11 BENUE ON HIS EXPERIENCE
                                                 DURING THE OBI THEME NIGHT.


                                                       he Obi Hostel Theme Night on November 2nd, 2024,

                                                       was a vibrant celebration of Igbo culture, immersing
                                                 Teveryone in a carefully curated program. It began
                                                 with the ceremonial Iwa oji (kola nut breaking) symbolising
                                                 unity and respect, followed by the grand coronation of our
                                                 new Igwe, my brother, Imam Suleiman, who was introduced
                                                 with great fanfare.



                                                 Josiah Idoko led an energetic Igbo dance, the Ohafia War
 Obi
                                                 Dance, capturing the spirit of Igbo rhythm, before we in-
                                                 troduced traditional cuisines, starting with Abacha. Wesley
                                                 Nnamani, a year 10 student in the hostel and I then show-
                                                 cased a slide presentation on the entirety of the Igbo cul-
                                                 ture, explaining their cultural significance.


                                                 For the main course, guests enjoyed Pounded Yam and
                                                 Oha soup with Ofe Onugbu, followed by a model walk by all

                                                 our supermodels showcasing Igbo attire. Dessert featured
                                                 Nkwobi, a spicy treat made with cow feet boiled with onion
 Theme Night                                     the performances with traditional Igbo songs.
                                                 and various spices before Ehizogie and Chizu concluded




                                                 The night ended with heartfelt closing remarks from the
                                                 hostel captains, Agabi-Oshen and me, leaving everyone

                                                 with a sense of unity and pride in Igbo heritage.





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