The famous ODI festival started as far back as 1957, as a celebration to mark the killing of a buffalo that became a menace to the community for years, it eventually turned into an annual celebration and it is with so much excitement and glamour to see every community across the izon nation roll out their drums and dancers; their boats for regattas; and their flamboyant tradition and culture for an expe-rience the eyes and cultural taste will forever cherish.

Odi Ogori Ba Uge festival which is one of Africa's most celebrated festival in the Niger Delta region. This year’s festival is very unique and significant as it is the 60th Edition.

it will commence from July 27th to August 6th 2017 in the Historical Odi Community in KOLGA Bayelsa State.