It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of the convener of the Eko Onibaje New Yam Festival, Ozo Chiedu Augustin Idezuna (Ezemmuo Afrika), who departed from us on the 3rd of October, 2024. At this time, no official statement has been released by the family. May his soul […]
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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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Eko New Yam Festival 2024 Join the celebration! #WTD24 The Eko New Yam Festival 2024 Join the celebration! #WTD24 This year World Tourism Day – ‘Tourism and Peace’ consolidate with the slogan of the convener Ozo Chiedu Idezuna Eko New Yam Festival; Promoting peaceful coexistence of all the ethnic nationalities in IbejuLekki Lagos. The pursuit […]
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Dignitaries have begun confirming their attendance at the highly anticipated 16th Edition of the Eko New Yam Festival 2024. This grand event will usher in the harvest of the New Yam and serve as a moment of prayer for unity and peace across the land. The festival will take place on 28th September, 2024 at […]
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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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