The annual Nollywood New Yam Festival and Awards was recently held in Abuja, Nigeria, and the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, described it as a platform that brings together stakeholders in the film industry.
The festival is a celebration of Nigerian culture and diversity and has become a rallying point for Nollywood stakeholders, fans, and culture enthusiasts.
Rollas, who spoke at the closing ceremony of the 11th edition of the festival, stated that the event is a tool for unity among stakeholders in the industry, as it celebrates the rich cultures and traditional values of Nigeria.
He further explained that the festival is centred around yam, a symbol of peace and togetherness for the Igbo people.
The festival has evolved into a platform where artists, models, and opinion leaders can promote Nigerian culture.
The National Coordinator of the festival, Chief Agility Onwurah, urged relevant stakeholders to support the organisers for the continuity of the event, which has become a household name in the FCT.
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy, thanked the organizers of the event for using culture to promote peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
The festival includes the unveiling of the roasted yam, spiced with traditional delicacies, and the presentation of awards to some industry stakeholders and supporters of Nollywood.
Overall, the Nollywood New Yam Festival and Awards is a beautiful cultural event that celebrates the unity of Nigeria and showcases the diversity of its rich cultures and traditional values.
