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The Ga people have once again celebrated the annual Homowo Festival, a centuries-old tradition that commemorates the end of a historic famine that struck their ancestors in precolonial times.
The festival, which translates as “hooting at hunger,” has become a symbol of resilience, unity, and the enduring identity of the Ga State.
This year’s festivities began with the Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi-Bonte II, performing the sacred sprinkling of Kpokpoi, a traditional cornmeal dish, along the streets from Usher Fort through Ga Mashie.
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, also carried out the ritual sprinkling across several Ga stool houses.
The celebrations were filled with vibrant drumming, spirited dancing, and musketry firing, creating a lively atmosphere that showcased the richness of Ga culture.
Beyond the Ga communities, the occasion drew tourists and members of the diaspora, who joined indigenes in experiencing the colourful pageantry and deep cultural significance of Homowo.
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