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World • 1 min read • Sep 29, 2026

Nigeria: Igbos In Abuja mark New Yam Festival in grand style.

For the Igbos, the festival is more than a celebration of the first harvest of the year. It is a cultural homecoming, a moment when people reconnect with their roots, honour their heritage and give thanks for the blessings of the farming season.

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