PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF ASA MBAITOLI: AN IGBO CULTURAL RICH BEAUTY PAGEANT FOR ALL
IGBO SPEAKING AFRICAN.
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| Few Contestants at The Asa Mbaitoli Unveil Party |
The
Igbo people of western Nigeria are naturally known for their rich cultural
heritage. This trend have not ceased even in recent times, especially with the
just concluded traditional unveil of the Asa
Mbaitoli, a beauty pageant targeted at promoting the rich cultural legacy of Igbo
land, using the beautiful young daughters of this said great people as ambassadors.
The title “Mbaitoli”, though a name of
a local government area in Imo State does not in any way sideline any Igbo indigene
from participating and emerging as winners in the contest, rather the name is
chosen to perpetuate its origination from and rooting in the Igbo soils.
Subsequently, it is meant for all who can speak and understand the Igbo
language.
Asa Mbaitoli beauty pageant is the
brain child of Big style Entertainment, Nigeria, a duely registered cooperate
entity headed by Mr. Onwuegbuchalam Oscar Ifeanyi, who on the 2nd of
may 2015, called for its official induction by key traditional and royal
fathers in Imo State.
At the event, the traditional rulers reiterated
on the need for all Africans to revere, uphold and pride themselves in the rich
and diversified African traditions as handed down to them by God.
Engr Njoku Daniel, in his speech also
encouraged Igbo youths to embrace the Igbo language while appreciating its
culture, and traditions. In a similar vein, one Mr. Anuruo commend the
organization, Big style entertainment Nigeria for organizing such a wonderful
program that will ensure the longevity of the Igbo traditions. He also called
on the government to ensure that the Igbo language is made the lingua franca in
all schools, while Igbo tradition be introduced in as a subject and course of
study.
Speaking,
the chairman of the event, Chief Dr. Emeka Stanley, the C.E.O of Niacin
Danalite organization (NDO) described Igbo language and culture as the most important
amongst all-others, the Igbo’s having descended from Israel; Gods own race. He
further indulged parents to teach their kids and wards Igbo language and raise
them to appreciate the Igbo ways of life.
One of the sponsors of the event, Mr. Christopher
Ezeonye of Gentle Touch Beauty Hair Salon, located at No. 20 Urattah Street Owerri
pledged that the contestant who happen to emerge winner will get all the
rewards accruable to such and as also promised, all of which include: professional
hair contract, modeling contract, a trip to Dubai etc.
The
director of KamReports, an online media, stated that the dwindling rate Igbo
Culture, Traditions and Language is quite alarming and must be addressed within
the most possible time frame. He also encouraged the respective media firms in
the country to support the form an allegiance that will foster the promotion
and growth of events such as Asa Mbaitoli.
The organizer and director of BigStyle
entertainment Nigeria, Mr. Onwuegbuchulam Oscar Ifeanyi, while doling out his
appreciation speech, described Igbo language and culture as a very vital aspect
of the Igbo linage which must be recognized world over. He enjoined parents to
watch and guide the utterances, dress mode and life styles of their children,
to ensure that they fall in tandem with the Igbo norms. He appreciated and
commended all sponsors, friends and well wishers of the organization for their
time, support and encouragement.
The organization is slated to hold its
grand finale on SATURDAY 27TH JUNE 2015 at SUMMER SUITES HOTELS LTD,
PLOT 2, LAZ UNOGU STREET, WORKS LAYOUT OWERRI.
The
organisation can be contacted on: 08145789811 or bigstyle.ent@gmail.com
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