People in Nigeria commemorate the Yoruba Festival of the New Yam with vibrant festivities that include traditional dancing, music, and feasting. This cultural celebration typically involves rituals to honor the yam as a significant crop, expressing gratitude to deities for a bountiful harvest. Participants often dress in colorful attire, and the event serves as a time for communities to unite and share in the joy of the new harvest, while also preserving the cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.