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Discover Nigeria: The New Yam Festival
April 19, 2022
The New Yam Festival, also known as Iwa ji, Iri ji, Ike ji, or Otute depending on dialect, is an annual cultural celebration observed by the Igbo people in Nigeria. Held at the end of the rainy season in early August, this festival holds immense cultural significance for the Igbo community, symbolizing the conclusion … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The New Yam Festival