The Kingdom of Unyeada Set to Host the Legendary Ijok-Irin Festival 2025  Africa’s Ultimate Fishing Celebration Why the World Should Be Looking at Unyeada This July The Kingdom of Unyeada, located within Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria, is gearing up to welcome the world to one of Africa’s most spectacular and culturally rich events The Ijok-Irin Festival, popularly known as the Unyeada Fishing Festival. Scheduled for the 4th and 5th of July, 2025, this festival is no ordinary local gathering; it’s a grand celebration that shines a light on centuries of tradition, communal spirit, and a deep connection between the people and the rivers that have sustained them for generations. The name Ijok-Irin, which translates to "Fish Feast" in the Obolo language, perfectly captures the heart of this festival a reverence for fishing as both a way of life and cultural heritage. Dating back to the 12th century BC, this festival is a living legacy that continues to th...

  IJÕK-ÍRÍN 2025. COME EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF OBÒLÒ HERITAGE 📍Unyeada Kingdom, Andoni LGA, Rivers State, Nigeria There are festivals, and then there is IJÕK-ÍRÍN — the Unyeada Fishing Festival that no dey just shout culture, but dey live am. This is not just another celebration; this is a deep-rooted journey into the soul of the Obòlo people. The festival is a mirror of ancestral strength, tradition, and unity, echoing through the tides of the Andoni River. Come July 5, 2025, Unyeada Kingdom go open her arms again to welcome the world for one of the most unique, undiluted, and spiritually charged cultural gatherings in Nigeria. Wetin Be Ijõk-Írín? “Ijõk-Írín” no be just name e carry weight. E mean “Canoe Procession” in Obòlo language, and na sacred ceremony wey go beyond eyes. It na reenactment of ancestral fishing legacy, the battles of survival on the water, and the triumph of unity. Every paddle, every chant, every movement for water dey tell story  the story of the Obòlo...

 Secondary school no easy, but these guys dey balance am well - food, cruise, and classwork in one sitting! If you ever attended a public secondary school in Nigeria, you’ll understand that school life no be beans. E get as e be. From the morning assembly wey dey loud like crusade, to classroom wahala, and that unforgettable break time wey sweet pass everything — e no easy. But somehow, students dey always find small ways to enjoy themselves, no matter the struggle. Recently, I stumble upon one viral photo online — omo, I just weak with laughter and nostalgia. The picture show a group of secondary school boys just dey vibe during break time. The setting alone tell story. One boy dey sip drink from an old recycled Coca-Cola bottle like he just sign endorsement deal. Another dey jot serious notes, full concentration, as if exam dey start immediately. Right in the middle, a full container of rice dey chill on top desk, like king wey dey wait make him servants serve am. I no go lie, th...