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THE YAKURR NEW YAM FESTIVAL COMES TO THE ABUJA

By Afripasspot 8 Aug 2025 1 min read
THE YAKURR NEW YAM FESTIVAL COMES TO THE ABUJA

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:

  1. Traditional Flows: Colourful processions and music that showcase the heartbeat of Yakurr heritage.
  2. Dance & Culture: Ekoi drummers, masquerade parades, and captivating performances.
  3. Yakurr History on Display: Storytelling through costume, movement, and ceremony.
  4. Food Like No Other: A chance to taste rare and authentic Yakurr delicacies, from cassava-based dishes to the beloved Yedembong, prepared just as it is in the homeland.
  5. Meet and Greet: Meet and exchange pleasantries with dignitaries, torists or other indigenes


AFRIPASSPOT WILL BE THERE


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.


WHY YOU CAN’T MISS IT

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:

  1. The soul of Yakurr culture
  2. The energy of traditional music and dance
  3. The irresistible charm of food made from recipes passed down for generations

If you’ve been curious about Nigeria’s cultural diversity, this is your moment.


SEE IT. TASTE IT. LIVE IT.

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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