Wednesday, April 15, 2026

New Yam festival

October 3, 2025

Police warn against parallel new yam festival in Anambra

The command felicitated with the people in celebrating the important cultural festival.

New yam festival in Anambra
September 30, 2025

Igbos urged to keep New Yam cultural heritage alive

A community leader, Michael Aniazoka, has urged ndi Igbo to strengthen and sustain their cultural and traditional heritage, especially the New Yam Festival, otherwise known as Iri ji.

Yam festival
August 20, 2025

Anambra community celebrates new yam festival first time in 13 years without flooding

The Igwe stated that this year’s celebration promises to be a moment of pure joy and relief for the community’s farmers.

Yams
November 5, 2023

Nollywood actress Happy Julian, others named cultural ambassadors

Mr Onwurah told journalists on the sidelines that the initiative was to present a platform where artistes, as models and opinion leaders, can promote Nigerian culture.

Happy Julian
September 17, 2023

New Yam festival conforms with Christian teachings, says Catholic priest

New Yam festival conforms with Christian teachings, says Catholic priest

New Yam Festival
November 1, 2021

Obi Cubana, Mr Ibu, UAE ambassador honoured at Nollywood New Yam festival

“We at the UAE Embassy have been partnering with the Nigerian government and the leaders in the country’s creative industry,” said the UAE ambassador.

August 12, 2021

Igbos in Ghana to celebrate New Yam festival

The Igbos in Ghana say they will host the annual Igbo Day/New Yam festival on September 19.

New Yam Festival