NAHWAI FESTIVAL 2026
NAHWAI FESTIVAL 2026
A Call to the Hills. A Gathering of a People. A Celebration of Heritage.
The drums are ready.
The hills are expectant.
The people are rising.
The Nahwai Festival 2026 is here!
📅 Date: Saturday, 21st February 2026
📍 Venue: Butura Wur Playground, Butura District
🗺️ Location: Bokkos LGA, Plateau State
🌾 What Is Nahwai?
Nahwai is more than a festival. It is the heartbeat of the Ron people—a sacred celebration of culture, unity, thanksgiving, and identity. It is where history meets hope. Where elders speak wisdom. Where youth dance destiny.
From vibrant traditional regalia to electrifying cultural performances, from indigenous cuisine to powerful communal gatherings—Nahwai is a living archive of who we are.
🎉 What to Expect in 2026
✨ Spectacular traditional dances
🥁 Indigenous music and drumming
👑 Cultural displays and royal presence
🤝 Reunion of clans and families
🍲 Exhibition of Ron cuisine and crafts
📸 A perfect moment for memories, media, and cultural documentation
This year promises to be bigger, stronger, and more unifying than ever before.
🌍 Why You Must Be There
In a time when identity is being diluted and communities face social tensions, Nahwai stands as a declaration:
We are rooted.
We are resilient.
We are united.
Whether you are Ron by blood, Plateau by residence, Nigerian by citizenship, or African by pride—this festival belongs to you.
Come dressed in your best traditional attire.
Come with your family.
Come with your friends.
Come ready to celebrate.
📢 Save the Date!
🗓 21st February 2026
📍 Butura Wur Playground, Butura District
📌 Bokkos LGA, Plateau State
The hills of Bokkos are calling.
The drums of Nahwai are summoning.
Don’t just hear about it. Be part of history.