# Homowo Festival 2026 events

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/homowo-festival-2026-events
> Updated: 2026-08-05T16:13:48.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 Ghana’s authorities prepared for the annual Homowo Festival by tightening security in the Tema region. Police, the armed forces and traditional leaders highlighted past chieftaincy‑related clashes and pledged coordinated action to prevent violence during the celebrations.

A week later, the focus shifted abroad as the Ghanaian diaspora in Toronto marked the same festival with large cultural gatherings. The event coincided with the renaming of Yonge‑Dundas Square to “Sankofa Square” ahead of Ghana’s World Cup match, showcasing Ghanaian music, dance and cuisine and underscoring the festival’s growing international visibility.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Ghanaian diaspora celebrates Homowo festival and Sankofa Square inauguration in Toronto

Toronto hosted the Ga‑Adangbe Homowo Festival and the inauguration of Sankofa Square by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II ahead of Ghana's 2026 World Cup match.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanaian-diaspora-celebrates-homowo-festival-and-sankofa-square-inauguration-in-toronto

### 2026-07-24: Ghana Readies 2026 Homowo Festival with Enhanced Security and Peace Calls

Police in Tema warned against violence during Ghana’s Homowo Festival, while Teshie’s 2026 launch saw chiefs, police and the armed forces pledge stronger security after last year’s deadly clashes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-readies-2026-homowo-festival-with-enhanced-security-and-peace-calls

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