The Abeadze Ahobaa Kese Festival is an annual cultural celebration held by the people of the Abeadze Traditional Area (Dominase) in the Central Region of Ghana. The term Ahobaa (meaning “sacrifice” in Fante) commemorates the heroic Egya Ahor, who gave his life in centuries past to end a devastating epidemic following the community’s migration from Techiman. The festival fosters community cohesion and collective cultural identity across Abeadze’s villages

Aboakyer (meaning “Deer Hunting” in Fante) is a spectacular annual festival celebrated by the Effutu people of Winneba in Ghana’s Central Region. It commemorates the migration of the Effutu from the Western Sudan Empire and their pact with the god Penkye Otu, who originally demanded human sacrifices for protection. the festival is celebrated every first Saturday in May (main events span about a week)

The Homowo Festival is an annual celebration by the Ga people of Ghana, marking their triumph over famine and welcoming a new year. Celebrated primarily in the Greater Accra Region, the festival’s name means “hooting at hunger,” symbolizing their victory over a time of great hardship caused by failed rains and famine. The festival begins with a ban on noise, a period for prayers and rituals to ensure a good harvest. When the festival starts, people return to their ancestral lands, and activities include drumming, dancing, singing, and sprinkling the traditional dish, Kpokpoi, mixed with palm nut soup. The sprinkling honors ancestors and remembers those who suffered during the famine, even providing food for animals. Homowo is also a time for forgiveness, with families resolving disputes to start the New Year fresh. Each Ga town celebrates uniquely, with special events like Tema Sprinkling, Kpashimo in Teshie, and other rituals in La and Gbese. Learn more about the Ga people, their traditions, and land at (thegaadangme.com).