What was meant to be a colourful cultural celebration suddenly turned into a shocking scene at the Royal Ofala Festival in Anambra State after a masquerade launched an unexpected attack on a performer mid-show.
The incident happened while a musician was on stage entertaining Igwe Michael Okechukwu of Awgbu Kingdom and his distinguished guests. In a now-viral video, the masquerade is seen suddenly climbing onto the stage and charging at the singer, forcing him to flee as the crowd reacted in shock.
The dramatic interruption sent waves of panic through the audience, as many struggled to understand what triggered the outburst. Guests could be heard gasping and shouting as the unexpected clash unfolded right in front of the royal gathering.
As of now, the reason behind the masquerade’s actions remains unclear. Whether it was part of a misunderstood ritual, a personal grievance, or a breakdown in event coordination is still unknown.
What is certain, however, is that the moment has set social media on fire, with many viewers expressing disbelief over the bizarre and unsettling turn of events at what was supposed to be a peaceful cultural festival.