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Homowo festival celebrations in Ghana

Overview

The 2026 Homowo celebrations in Ghana have commenced, featuring various cultural and community-focused activities.

In the Ga Mashie area of Accra, the ‘Ye Yee Ye’ Twin Festival, or Akwele Suma, began as part of the broader Homowo festivities. The event honors the spiritual significance of twins through traditional rituals led by priests and elders, including the use of seawater, schnapps, and herbs. Participants wear white calico outfits and white clay to symbolize victory and long life, accompanied by ceremonial meals and street processions.

Local government authorities have also stepped in to support the festivities. In Accra, municipal leaders organized a free dinner for head porters, known as Kayayei, and provided cash assistance to women caring for young children. Similarly, the Adentan Municipal Assembly donated food items, drinks, and money to several traditional councils in areas such as Ogbojo, Adentan, and Otanor to promote community development and peaceful coexistence.

Entities

Accra · Ella Esinam Christine Nongo · Michael Kpakpo Allotey · Adentan Municipal Assembly · Homowo Festival

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ghanaian local authorities provide support for Homowo festivities

    Local authorities in Accra and Adentan are supporting Homowo festival celebrations through food donations, cash assistance for vulnerable groups, and supplies for traditional councils.

  2. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ga Mashie Twins Festival begins in Accra

    The annual Akwele Suma (Twins Festival) has begun in Ga Mashie, Accra, marking the start of the 2026 Homowo celebrations with traditional rituals and processions.

Sources

adomonline.com · ghanaiantimes.com.gh · myjoyonline.com