BONFEST

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08/03/2022

A short story to celebrate the International Women's Day...

This story shows that a woman can be anything she wants to be, and a woman is a good ruler.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Follow me to the Ancient Land of Grand Bonny Kingdom...

A long time ago, in an ancient island in Rivers State, Nigeria called BONNY KINGDOM in the 15th century lived a Queen, Ruler, Warrior, and Leader.

QUEEN KAMBASA

Queen Kambasa of Bonny was born a princess to King Edimini. At a point, she became the only surviving child of the King, and as a father, he wanted the best for her.

So, he arranged for her to get married to a prince from the Ndoki clan all in Rivers State.

This marriage will not only ensure her being taken care of but also boosts trading relationships between Bonny Kingdom and the Ndoki community.

To show he could take care of her, the Prince brought two canoes filled with money, goods, and beautiful materials (The Prince was in the league of the big boys).

Eventually, she married the Prince, and they had a son (this son would eventually became king in the years after), and after a while, she took him to Bonny as her father was ill.

Her father, King Edimini, died after a brief illness (now you know where that term started from, in Bonny!). After his death, the elders were deciding what to do next since the King had no surving male child.

She then ceased the symbol of authority an "IVORY TUSK." the elders were shocked as there was no way to get it from her because she was also a skilled fighter. After all said and done, she was made a Queen and ruler of Ancient Grand Bonny Kingdom (Amanyanabo of Bonny).

As Queen of Bonny, she remarried after issues with her (Problem e no dey finish, make you try dey enjoy).

She then had another son (who, from his lineage "Perekule Dynasty" would come from), Queen Kambasa made Bonny grow in art, music, dance, and military..

After many years of ruling, Bonny Queen Kambasa died and passed the kingship to her son, King Kamalu.

Full Story will be a stage play at BONFEST: THE ROOTS.

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29/01/2022

When the stage is set, Culture & Tradition takes the first place.

Watch how Nwanotam (Ukemkpa) displayed with the latest dance steps.

24/01/2022

BONFEST - THE MAKING OF A GLOABL BRAND FOR ACTIVE TOURISM.

Just barely one month after the Biggest Cultural & Food Festival in the hearts of Bonny Kingdom in Rivers State, BONFEST has been featured in one of the most global Nigerian Tourism Magazines in the world, Alice Magazine which is the official In-Flight magazine of Air Peace

As a global brand from Bonny Kingdom featuring in a global magazine, it is a nothing but a big Win for Bonny, Port-Harcourt and Rivers State at Large.

With our global reach and awareness, Bonny Kingdom is ready to welcome more tourist to the beautiful island to showcase our Culture, Food, Music & Strong Heritage.

Welcome to BONNY KINGDOM
Welcome to BONFEST

For more Information, Partnership & Sponsorship for the year 2022, Contact; 08112247068 or [email protected]

08/01/2022

BONFEST IN PICTURES

In the days where Culture, Tradition, Language, Food & Dance is fast fading out. It is mind blowing to have someone of great talent at a very tender age uphold the Tradition in Dance like this.

Meet Miss Favour Allaputa of GGSS Finima in JSS3 (Moving to SS1 at the opening of school) as she displayed on the BONFEST stage.

Her performance had many wondering and speechless because things like this, are hear for even the grown ones to perfect but this Might Woman did this without glitches.

This is an encouragement to all that our culture and traditions can still be preserved if only we focus on things that births our natural ibani values.

She was the Star of the Night.

06/01/2022

BONFEST IN PICTURES

Here at BONFEST, creativity is our watch word and in partnership with Brenda Jackmay aka Brenda Spice, our BONFEST cake was brought alive.

What can you say about this world class cake with a touch of fresh fish from water to pot.

Never underestimate the power of creativity.

PC: YB Photographe King

02/01/2022

BONFEST IN PICTURES

Chop the turkey and chop the bone...

Life has no duplicate and anything you have the opportunity to CHOP life this January, please do it because problem no dey finish...

Beautiful moments of enjoyment in different stages.

PC: YB Photographe King

02/01/2022

BONFEST IN PICTURES

Let’s go back to our root
Where atilogwu is preferred to soapy
And our native songs are sounded daily in our ears
Lets protect all that makes us who we are
Those things that defines us as African
Our uniqueness , the beauty of our “Different-ness”

Boma Benstowe & Team

PC: YB Photographe King

01/01/2022

BONFEST IN PICTURES

"So small thing wa I look aside, you done chop the opopo like this na you buy am. Tamunodienye no be so oh"

31/12/2021

BONFEST IN PICTURES

In Bonny Kingdom of Rivers State, Dancing is a strong tradition that almost everyone from infant to adulthood is strictly aware of. It's a religion that we've grown to love and cherish for all times.

Abara International Dance Group of Grand Bonny did justice to their performance on the stage on BONFEST in the just concluded great event.

PC: Photographe King

31/12/2021

BONFEST PICTURES

Allow me to chop life oh. Turkey no dey for heaven.

PC: YB Photographe King

27/12/2021

Don't let the fear of Transportation restrictions stop you from HEAVY enjoyment.

FINI-AMA TOWN or Within BONNY MAIN TOWN, BONFEST got you covered.

Come out in your numbers and let's have a good time.

Culture, tradition and Heritage is the only thing we have to secure for our younger generations and how best can we do it if not to be at the Biggest FOOD, CULTURE AND NETWORKING event?

BONFEST happening today 27th December, 2021 at Boyle Memorial School Field beside St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Red Carpet: 5pm (Dress to be addressed)
Main Event: 6pm.

Tickets and Tables available at the GATE!