Ndi Eze Ohuhu New Yam Festival 2026: Maxwell Igwe Among Personalities Set for Chieftaincy Honour

By Emma Nwokonna On Aug 23, 2026

The 2026 Ndi Eze Ohuhu New Yam Festival is set to be a major celebration of culture, tradition and community unity, with prominent sons and personalities expected to gather for the annual event.
One of the major highlights of the festival will be the conferment of chieftaincy titles on distinguished individuals, with Maxwell Igwe among those scheduled to receive the traditional honour.
The recognition is expected to underscore the contributions and standing of the honourees, while reinforcing the traditional institution’s role in celebrating individuals who have distinguished themselves within the community.
Beyond the chieftaincy investiture, the festival is expected to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Ohuhu through traditional rites, communal interaction and other activities associated with the New Yam celebration.
The 2026 edition is therefore expected to attract traditional rulers, community leaders, stakeholders and indigenes from within and outside Ohuhu, as the community comes together to celebrate its heritage and reaffirm its bonds of unity.
The event is expected to be one of the notable cultural gatherings on the Ohuhu calendar in 2026.