CAUGHT OFF AT THE HIGHEST PEAK
Tribute in Memory of OZOR CHINEDU IDEZUNA
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Author: Olukayode Orikeye
The 16th edition of the Eko New Yam Festival was a resounding success
The 16th edition of the Eko New Yam Festival, organized by Castledown Arts Center, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, was a resounding success, filling the Arena of the ABAT CBD Market, Elesekan, near Area J Police Headquarters, along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, with vibrant celebrations. The event, which commenced on Friday, September 27th, 2024, coinciding with World Tourism Day, […]
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More dignitaries are confirming their attendance at the great Eko New Yam Festival 2024
In anticipation of the 16th Edition of the Eko New Yam Festival 2024, the ABAT CBD Market, located in the bustling Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Central Business District along Lekki-Epe Expressway, is gearing up to host the celebration. The festival coincides with World Tourism Day on September 27th, and the grand celebration of the New […]
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Beta Malt by Int’l Breweries PLC Makes a Grand Comeback at Eko New Yam Festival
In 2022, the renowned Eko Onibaje New Yam Festival, powered by Castledown Arts Center, proudly marked its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of cultural richness and unity. Sponsored by International Breweries PLC’s Trophy Beer, the festival featured the lively Trophy Beer stage, where an official from the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture presented […]
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Eko New Yam Festival Convener Urges Nigerians to Return to Farming
Ozo Nwoye Chiedu Idezuna, the founder and convener of The Eko New Yam Festival, which is held annually in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, has called on Nigerians to return to farming amid rising costs of goods and commodities. Speaking on the upcoming festival, Idezuna, also known as “Ezemmuo Afirka,” highlighted the significant economic challenges currently facing […]
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Eko new yam festival Convener speech 2023
The Lagos State government, Chairman Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A Kabiasi Onibeju, Obas in Council, Eze Indigbo of Ibeju-Lekki, High Chiefs, Distinguish Ladies and Gentlemen I begin this speech with Absolut Thanksgiving and glory to almighty God Castledown Arts Center, is an organization endorsed and registered with the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture […]
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The climax of EKO NEW YAM FESTIVAL 2022
In the early hours of the day on October 1st the HKO NEW YAM FESTIVAL event started with the opening of the ABAT CBD Market activities, first contact at the Market are the vendors, merchants, traders and shoppers welcoming guests and dignitaries to the trade arena within the Market environment is the Castledown Arts Center […]
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ROYAL FARTHER OF THE FESTIVAL
OBA BABATUNBE BALOGUN AJUMOSE I, ONISOLU OF SOLU-ALADE
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Castledown Arts Center is the organizer of the EKO NEW YAM FESTIVAL 2022
Castledown Arts Center is an organization registered with the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture since the year 2000. Our mission is to Promote Tourism and the peaceful coexistence of all Religions and Ethnic Nationalities in Nigeria. Castledown Arts Center is the organizers of the EKO NEW YAM FESTIVAL an event celebrated in the […]
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2022 Eko New Yam Festival GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL Tournament “IGBEGA IPINLE EKO CUP” Opening Ceremony
The 2022 Eko New Yam Festival GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL Tournament “IGBEGA IPINLE EKO CUP” opening ceremony was held on 5th August 2022 at the Elesekan football arena, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The first match was between STARFIELD FC and DREAM FC, it was a marvelous game as DEMOLA AJIBOYE of STARFIELD FC scored the first goal of the […]
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