Eastern Obolo is one of Akwa Ibom tourism destination known for ecotourism and vibrant blue economy in fishing, oil and gas exploration.
The Obolo people, also known as the Andoni or Doni, is an ethnic group in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.
The Obolo occupy the longest stretch of the Cross River Basin of the Niger Delta mangrove belt, which also houses the largest oil and gas deposits in the Gulf of Guinea.
The Nwantam masquerade of Andoni celebrated every first January is one of the highlights of Obolo festivities, which they share with the Opobo, Nkoro, and Bonny. Their ancient practices include a writing system known as Nsibidi, Ofiokpo cult, Ngbegbengbe and the war dance. The fishing festival (Ijok-Irin) is special and peculiar to the people of Unyeada Kingdom.
Attendees at the Christmas Unplugged 2.0 were thrilled at the colorful traditional attire, dramatic cultural performances and culinary exhibition which are highly seafoods.
