Gomoa Easter Carnival, an initiative by the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has been launched.

The festival is scheduled for April 2 to 5, 2026 at various Gomoa communities in the Central Region.

The launch took place at Labadi Beach Hotel on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

In attendance were players from the creative industry, politicians, traditional leaders, members of the media and the business community.

The four-day event will feature three days of musical performances by some of Ghana’s top artistes as well as emerging talents from the area.

Other activities lined up include a barbecue and bonfire session, painting, an art exhibition, a food bazaar, masquerades and a grand durbar.

In his address, A Plus said, “on day one, we will begin with a welcome night, a relaxed bonfire night at the Crown Forest Hotel. On day two which is Friday, we will take you to Elwamkrom Jukwa for official opening ceremony after which vendors will begin operating across the festival grounds.”

He added that later in the evening the much anticipated classic highlife session will take place at the Ekwamkrom Community Park. Celebration will continue with a grand durbar of chiefs, with chiefs arriving in palanquins accompanied by traditional drumming and dancing. This will be followed by jama groups from Conti, Vandals, Kantangees and several other universities.

“The day ends with high energy street anthem and concert featuring Sarkodie, Kofi Kinaata, Okyeame Kwame and Bisa K Dei.”

He urged the public to visit Gomoa, believe in Gomoa and invest in Gomoa.

Speaking at the event, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, urged the public to give the Gomoa Easter Carnival the necessary patronage. She also pledged government’s support to the initiative.

“We must not look at this as just entertainment: We strongly acknowledge that this is a strategic positioning of the Central Region as the heartbeat of Ghanaian culture and tradition. I optimistic that this tourism brand for Gomoa is a welcoming avenue to boost the local economy. To the good people of Gomoa in the Central Region, I urge you to showcase your authentic selves. The world is not for photocopies. The world is ready for something that is uniquely Ghanaian,” she said.

The Gomoa Easter Carnival, sponsored by Hotwav, is in partnership with Multimedia Group Limited.