New Yam festival has been described as a sacred Igbo culture that is a way of thanking God for people’s success stories and His blessings.
This was contained in a statement by Mazi Ifeomamebe Ojiako as he celebrated his fifth edition of new yam festival in his home on Saturday, the first day of October, 2022, in Adazi Nnukwu, Anambra State.
Mazi Ojiako who is the presenter of a radio program, “Sharing Life Issues”, described this year’s event as a special one as according to him, it showed God’s blessings on him and his family. He added that new yam festival in Igbo land is a period of displaying the bountiful harvests and achievements of the planting season.
Speaking during the occasion, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Egbusimba, founder of Factors Widows International, described Ifeomamebe as a good teacher and mentor that touches lives positively. She prayed for God’s blessings on him in his future endeavors.
In his speech, Sir Onyebuchi Okpala who is popularly known as Ike Agulu and a House of Representative candidate in next year’s election, described Igbo culture as sacred, adding that he was at the event as a lover of the rich Igbo cultural heritage.
Highlights of the occasion were some Igbo cultural displays and masquerades. Guests at the event were entertained by the MC of the occasion, Prince Obiajulu Sokei of the Anambra Broadcasting Services, ABS.
Other dignitaries at the event included Chief Sylvester Okoye, Mrs Ifeyinwa Cordelia Nwosu, Madam Ghana; Chief Emodi Okwesili and Mr. Christopher Mbonu, among others.
