Obol Leboku in Action: Official Opening of the 2025 Leboku Festival

Step into the vibrant heart of Ugep, in Yakurr LGA, Cross River State, as the revered Obol Leboku leads the official opening of the 2025 Leboku New Yam Festival — Nigeria’s most iconic cultural celebration of harvest, royalty, and tradition.
In this captivating video, you’ll witness:
👑 The Grand Entrance of Obol Leboku – a symbol of authority and ancestral power.
🪘 Traditional Drumming and Ekoi Dances – performed by cultural groups from across Yakurr.
🌿 Sacred Rituals and Blessings – invoking the spirits of the land for peace and bountiful harvest.
🎭 Processions of Chiefs, Elders, and Community Youths – dressed in regal traditional attire.
📣 The Moment the Festival is Declared Open – echoing pride, heritage, and unity.
📌 What is Leboku?
Leboku is a centuries-old New Yam Festival celebrated by the Yakurr people, particularly in Ugep. It marks the beginning of a new agricultural cycle, honoring the land, ancestors, and cultural values. It is also a time when beauty pageants, wrestling, music, and traditional rites bring thousands of visitors and dignitaries to the town.

🎥 This video brings you close to the pulse of a people proudly preserving their identity through colorful expression, age-old customs, and royal grace.

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