Also known as: 2026 Olufuko Cultural Festival · 2026 Olufuko Annual Cultural Festival · Olufuko Annual Cultural Festival
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Informanté
… The programme includes site visits to the Etunda Irrigation Scheme, Ogongo Agricultural College, Olushandja projects, Ruacana Waterfalls and the Baobab Tree Heritage Site, ahead of the official opening of the Olufuko Cultural Festival on Friday. …
Nigerian delegation to tour Omusati projects ahead of Olufuko Festival openingInformanté
Staff Reporter CALEB Manasseh Mutfwang, Executive Governor of Nigeria’s Plateau State, will deliver goodwill remarks at the official opening of the Olufuko Cultural Festival, adding an international dimension to this year’s celebrations. …
From Nigeria to Outapi: Plateau State Governor and cultural troupe to grace Olufuko 2026Informanté
Placido Hilukilwa A TOTAL of 120 young girls from traditional authorities in the Omusati Region will undergo initiation during the 2026 Olufuko Cultural Festival, which officially kicks off in Outapi on Monday. …
120 girls to undergo initiation as Olufuko 2026 kicks off in OutapiInformanté
… The 2026 Olufuko Cultural Festival will take place from 24 August to 1 September at the Olufuko Centre in Outapi, under the theme “Our Culture, Our Pride, Our Heritage”. …
Showtime in the North: OATF and the Olufuko FestivalWindhoek Observer
… Speaking at the Olufuko Cultural Festival gala dinner in Outapi, Sankwasa challenged Africans to examine whether some imported trends were gradually displacing traditional practices and values. …
Analysts split over Sankwasa’s cultural influence warningThe Namibian
… CULTURAL ‘CONUNDRUM’ First, the author states as fact that president Geingob chose to attend cultural events in the north of Namibia at the expense of other regions, and specifically mentions the Olufuko Cultural Festival. …
The Ideal of ‘One Namibia, One Nation’ is Worth PursuingA delegation from Plateau State, Nigeria, led by Executive Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, will visit Omusati Region for three days starting Thursday, touring sites including the Etunda Irrigation Scheme, Ogongo Agricultural College, Olushandja Dam, Ruacana Waterfalls and the Baobab Tree Heritage Site ahead of the Olufuko Cultural Festival opening on Friday.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
A delegation from Plateau State, Nigeria, led by Executive Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, will visit Omusati Region for three days starting Thursday, touring sites including the Etunda Irrigation Scheme, Ogongo Agricultural College, Olushandja Dam, Ruacana Waterfalls and the Baobab Tree Heritage Site ahead of the Olufuko Cultural Festival opening on Friday.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Executive Governor of Nigeria's Plateau State will deliver remarks at the opening of Outapi's Olufuko Cultural Festival, running until 1 September, accompanied by a cultural troupe. The Nigerian delegation will engage with officials and traditional authorities, and visit agricultural and tourism sites in Omusati Region to explore cooperation opportunities.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
The 2026 Olufuko Cultural Festival kicks off Monday in Outapi, where 120 young girls from Omusati Region traditional authorities will undergo initiation. The event will feature 165 registered exhibitors, a presidential keynote address, horse racing, and a live-broadcast cultural dialogue on culture's role in Namibia's future.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair will run 21–29 August under the theme "A Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Economy," while the Olufuko Cultural Festival takes place 24 August to 1 September in Outapi under "Our Culture, Our Pride, Our Heritage." The two flagship Northern events will run almost concurrently this year, with Olufuko dates moved up to align with the school calendar.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
Minister James Sankwasa warned against foreign cultural influence in Africa, questioning the adoption of trends like Brazilian hairstyles and artificial nails at the Olufuko Cultural Festival gala dinner. Analysts remain split: one supports his concerns about globalisation weakening local practices, while another cautions against framing cultural identity as a binary choice between "African" and "foreign."
11 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →