
This August, Abuja will experience the colours, rhythms, and flavours of one of Nigeria’s most spectacular cultural celebration of Leboku, the Yakurr people’s rich and glamorous New Yam Festival.
Date: Saturday, 30th August 2025
Venue: Bolton White Marquee, 31 Kigoma Street, Wuse Zone 7, Abuja
Traditionally held in Ugep, Cross River State, Leboku marks the end of the farming season and the start of a new harvest year. It is a vibrant display of Yakurr culture — with dances, wrestling, music, pageantry, and, of course, the ceremonial presentation of yams and other traditional delicacies.
For the first time this year, the essence of this centuries-old tradition is being brought to the Federal Capital Territory, giving residents and visitors alike the rare opportunity to experience Leboku without making the long journey to Ugep.
The Abuja edition promises to be a cultural feast. Expect:
Afripasspot will be on the ground, capturing every flavour, every drumbeat, and every smile.
Our coverage will pay special attention to rare delicacies — some of which you may never have seen before — and the vibrant culinary traditions that make Leboku a true cultural banquet. This is not just a festival; it’s an open invitation to taste history.
Events like this don’t come around often. For those who have never travelled to Cross River State for the original Leboku, the Abuja edition is your perfect gateway to discover:
If you’ve been curious about Nigeria’s cultural diversity, this is your moment.
Be there to witness history unfold, to savour rare dishes, and to dance to rhythms older than memory.
And if you can’t attend in person, Afripasspot will ensure you can still see and feel it all through our exclusive video coverage across our platforms.

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