Nigeria is blessed with a variety of foods but some of them are given special days to be celebrated. Different tribes across Nigeria celebrate the New Yam festival annually which marks the beginning ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - This Friday, we’re heading to Tabor City as the North Carolina Yam Festival kicks off. The town was once known as the yam capital of the world, or should we say ...

And while the celebration lasts a whole day in some communities, it usually takes a week in others. And to depict its prominence, "The New Yam Festival" is celebrated to thank the gods of good harvest ...

The Enugu New Yam Festival 2025 (Iri Ji Grand Finale) marked the end of the harvest season with a celebration organiser described as a “world-class cultural spectacle”, combining tradition, music and ...

Get ready for the return of the 38th annual Ham and Yam Festival in Smithfield! Three key players representing the festival's organizers and sponsors joined WRAL on Thursday morning to discuss the ...

Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan was the cynosure of all eyes at the weekend when she joined Igede people in celebrating the New Yam festival called Igede Agba in Oju town Benue State. ‘Igede ...

TABOR CITY, N.C. (WECT) - WECT is in Tabor City ahead of the North Carolina Yam Festival! From art displays, parades, a cooking contest and more, we’re celebrating all things yam! Tune in to WECT News ...

There is unrest in Ibule Soro community, Ifedore Local Government Area, Ondo State over the celebration of the New Yam festival. More than 50 people have been arrested over the clash arising from the ...