Warri is set for a colourful celebration as the fifth coronation anniversary of the Olú of Warri, Ògíamè Atuwatsé III, gets underway with a series of cultural, sporting and traditional activities.
The 10-day celebration, which runs from August 14 to 23, 2026, is themed, “Global Homecoming – Celebrating Our Cultural Renaissance, Unity and Transformational Progress.”
A promotional video circulating ahead of the anniversary has offered glimpses of the festivities, with the monarch seen dancing in white traditional attire, adorned with red coral beads and holding a golden fan.
Itsekiri women dressed in striking red-and-white ensembles are also featured dancing alongside men in embroidered white outfits, while boats decorated with flags and banners sail across the waterways, carrying residents from communities including Rufu Town and Drugeo Town.
The visuals also capture traditional displays of loyalty, with subjects paying homage to the monarch, while another scene shows the Olu seated on an ornate golden throne in a blend of traditional and contemporary royal fashion.
