About this event
Held in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, the Leboku Festival is a New Yam celebration rich in tradition and community spirit.

Marking the beginning of the harvest season, the festival includes traditional dances, wrestling competitions, parades, and the crowning of the Leboku Princess. The event also features a significant royal presence and draws dignitaries and tourists alike.

A signature of the Yakurr people, Leboku is both festive and sacred—a tribute to fertility, abundance, and peace.