11/03/2026
ANNOUNCEMENT! ANNOUNCEMENT!!
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Re: Tuk Ham Festival 2026: Notice of Postponement
At the direction and Royal
counsel His Highness Kpop Ham Dr. Danladi Gyet Maude OON the Tuk Ham Cultural Festival of 2026 has been postponed. The Ham Development Association (HAMDA) Caretaker Committee has been duly informed. This is to allow for proper planning and for us to solemnly observe the Easter period in marking the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Traditional Council in conjunction with the Hamda Development Association Caretaker Committee invites suggestions from all sons and daughters of Hamland on an alternative period for future hosting of this epoch making festival which could take place but not during the Easter period - going forward.
The Nok Civilisation is one of the oldest in the world. Tuk Ham Festival should attract involvement and participants beyond Ham sons and daughters in Nigeria to include those in the global Diaspora. Those in the Diplomatic Corp who have long recognized the Nok Civilisation whose origin is from Ham land should be effectively involved. Added to this our brothers and sisters from within the Middlebelt and friends of Ham people in Nigeria and globally should be invited to witness our rich cultural heritage.
Nom Dow Ham
We recognize that initial preparations had commenced but more needed to be done. In the light of this postponement, we regret any inconveniences this might cause. But the decision is a welcomed development for a renewed Tuk Ham Festival and the global Status it deserves. We will prayerfully and consultatively commence earnest planning for the 2027 Tuk Ham Festival. God bless Hamland and its people.
Announcer - Signed:
The Revd Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam
Chairman Caretaker Committee
Ham Development Association
Hon Phoebe Sukai Yayi
Chairperson
Tuk Ham Festival 2026