ICSN Iri Ji (New Yam) Festival 2014

The Igbo Cultural Support Network (ICSN) proudly presents their 11th Annual Iri-ji (New Yam) Festival, at the Oakington Manor Hall, in the London Borough of Brent.
This event will be a wonderful celebration of the most beautiful aspects of our rich Igbo heritage and culture.

The Iri-ji (New Yam) Festival is a time of thanksgiving to God for making the farm yields possible and praying for good yields next planting season.

It is one of the most significant festivals amongst the Igbo tribe in Nigeria and is celebrated in all corners of the globe.

Highlights of the events includes:

- A variety of delicious African foods will be served – Rice, Yam, Meat and Fish dishes will be served.

- Yam auctions, masquerades and cultural presentation to capture the essence of the festival

- Traditional dance by Egwu Oganiru (ICSN Dance Troop)

- Live music throughout the night by Kelechi Ify with his band, plus DJ Ify playing the finest in Afrobeats, RnB, Funky House and Hip Hop.

Dress code: ALL GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR TRADITIONAL

This highly anticipated event has been going on successfully for the past 11 years. Last years event attracted over 600 attendees.

The Iri-ji (new yam) festival was described by Odumegwu- Ojukwu (erstwhile Biafran Leader) as the “culmination of a work cycle and the beginning of another.” It is a time of thanksgiving to God for making the farm yields possible and praying for good yields next planting season.

The Iri-ji festival is celebrated at different times within the various Igbo communities, varying from August until October every year.