Nzem Berom Festival 2025: Celebrating Heritage and Unity

Held on May 2nd in Jos, Plateau State, the Nzem Berom Festival 2025 was a colourful display of the Berom people’s rich cultural legacy. The festival’s theme, “Celebrating the Prowess, Gallantry, and Resilience of Berom Women: Past and Present,” celebrated the important roles that Berom women have played in their community and country.

 

A Grand Cultural Display at Nzem Berom Festival

The Nzem Berom festival got underway with a solemn tone, a regal proclamation, and a spiritual invocation. Attendees enjoyed numerous cultural events, such as traditional dances, music, and art exhibits that showcased the history and customs of the Berom people. 

This cultural spectacular was perfectly set against the backdrop of the Rwang Pam Stadium, which was decorated in the traditional colours of red, green, and black.

 

Notable Personalities in Attendance at the Nzem Berom Festival

Numerous notable people and dignitaries attended the 2025 Nzem Berom Festival. Governor Caleb Mutfwang participated in the event and emphasised how crucial unity in diversity is to the Plateau State’s prosperity.

Other noteworthy participants included traditional rulers, religious leaders, political officials, and captains of industry from around Nigeria. Their involvement brought attention to the festival’s national significance and the Berom people’s prestigious position within the nation’s cultural fabric.

Nollywood veteran actress Mercy Johnson’s noteworthy appearance at the Nzem Berom Festival 2025 brought some glitz and a lot of attention.

Mercy Johnson participated in the celebrations while wearing traditional Berom clothing. She interacted with guests and honoured the Berom people’s rich cultural legacy. Many festival attendees expressed their delight over her participation, and her presence was greatly appreciated.

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Historical Significance of the Nzem Berom Festival

The Nzem Berom Festival, first celebrated in 1981, was created to integrate numerous traditional Berom festivals, such as Mandyeng, Nshok, and Badu. 

The Berom people‘s agricultural and hunting cycles depended heavily on these celebrations, which were customarily celebrated from March to April.

By consolidating these celebrations, the Nzem Berom Festival became a comprehensive representation of Berom cultural identity. 

The Nzem Berom festival provides a forum for teaching the next generation about their ancestry and acting as a means of cultural preservation. Through storytelling, performances, and exhibitions, the Berom people pass down their history, values, and traditions, ensuring their culture’s continuity.

 

Culinary Delights and Traditional Attire at Nzem Berom Festival

Various traditional Berom meals, including Tere, Nama Dyara, and Gbwirik Chun, were also served to the attendees. The rich culinary legacy of the Berom people was sampled in these dinners

Participants’ traditional clothing added to the festival’s aesthetic charm. The Berom people wore the colours green and maroon, which stand for the cacti and the regional powder “tee,” respectively. According to Berom tradition, these hues have cultural significance as pain relief and protection symbols.

Final Thought

There have been calls for the Nzem Berom Festival to receive more national and international recognition due to its magnificence and cultural relevance. 

Proponents contend that because of the festival’s originality and brightness, it belongs with internationally recognised cultural events and should be given more recognition and marketing.

The Nzem Berom Festival 2025, which honoured the Berom people’s tenacity and cultural diversity, was a huge success. 

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