…fixes Saturday, 7 Sept By: Mandy Park Iri Ji Ohafia(celebration of new yam festival) is an annual festival held in Ohafia, in present day, Abia State of Nigeria, to commemorate the harvest season of new yam. The Iri Ji festival, which translates to “yam eating” in the Ohafia dialect, showcases the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Ohafia people. Iri Ji Ohafia celebration marks the beginning of the yam harvest season-a staple crop planted, grown and harvested by the Ohafia people. It is a celebration of the fertility of…
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