The Berom Nation is set to light up Plateau State with the vibrant colors of culture, tradition, and unity as preparations for Nzem Berom 2025 reach full swing. Scheduled to take place from April 24 to May 2, 2025, this year’s festival will celebrate under the theme: “Celebrating the Prowess, Gallantry, and the Resilience of the Berom Woman: Past and Present.”
The activities will kick off with Christian Prayers on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at BYM Hall, Zarmaganda, Jos, starting at 3 PM. The following day, Friday, April 25, 2025, Muslim faithful will gather for prayers at the Aboro Central Mosque and Bukuru Central Mosque at 1 PM, highlighting the community’s spirit of religious harmony.
The festival will officially be declared open on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Lala Berom, Jos Museum, by 10 AM. A special session dedicated to women, alongside a performance by Sam Dung Africa, will mark the occasion, setting the tone for a memorable celebration.
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the focus will shift to the Preliminaries of the Zere and Gwom Lwele competitions, which will also take place at Lala Berom, Jos Museum, starting at 12 noon. These traditional contests will pave the way for the finals and concert scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Tamarald Event Center, opposite JIB. The Red Carpet will open at 1 PM, while the main event follows at 2 PM, promising an unforgettable showcase of Berom music, dance, and beauty.
As part of its intellectual and cultural engagements, a symposium will hold on Thursday, May 1, 2025, also at the Tamarald Event Center from 10 AM. Sam Dung Africa will again thrill participants with performances, blending discussions with entertainment.
The festival will climax with the Grand Festival on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the historic Polo Field in Jos City. Beginning at 10 AM, the day will feature a marathon, cultural displays, and a rich array of traditional performances, bringing together sons, daughters, and friends of the Berom Nation.
Nzem Berom 2025 is more than just an event—it is a powerful celebration of identity, unity, and the enduring spirit of the Berom people.
