By Cletus Opukeme, Warri
It was a beehive of activities yesterday at the grand finale of the Amaseikumor festival held in Oporoza in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government area of Delta state.
The traditional ceremony attracted dignitaries, Captain of industries from all works of life across the nation to join the people of Gbaramatu kingdom to celebrate the Amaseikumo 2024 annual festival.
Many adherent, including top traditional rulers and their subjects converged at the ancient Oporoza town as various activities threw first time visitors with surprise.as cultural dance groups and flamboyancy symbolizes wealth and prosperity from the sea goddess.
Amaseikumo s an ancient sea goddess being worshipped from generation to generations. The adherents believed that the sea goddess means different things to different people. To some adherents the goddess represents fertility of the womb. To others it is the root of financial wealth, protection and longevity among the Gbaramatu people. Do not be surprised when the Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo and other adherents danced in their best Ijaw cultural dancing steps to honour and worship the sea goddess to showcase the rich Ijaw cultural rich heritage.
See glimpse of some of the photos as captured by Daily Report Nigeria.
Gbaramatu Monarch
Cross section of Nigerian traditional rulers
Cross section of Gbaramatu chiefs
