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September 19, 2026

The Yam, The Crown & The People: Inside Asaba’s Search For A Modern Traditional Identity

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By NWAFOR AZINGE Iwaji 2026: When Asaba’s New Yam Became a Harvest of Culture, Service & Leadership THERE are festivals one attends, and there are festivals one feels. Iwaji 2026 belonged to the second category. On the 17th of September, the palace of the Asagba of Asaba became more than a ceremonial venue. It became […]