Audio By Carbonatix
The 6th Akwasidae Festival in the United States of America was celebrated on Sunday, August 30, at Bowie State University in Maryland, bringing together traditional leaders, royals, dignitaries and members of the Ghanaian diaspora to celebrate Asante heritage and unity.
The colourful celebration provided an important platform for the Ghanaian community to reconnect with its traditional roots while showcasing the customs, values and cultural identity of the Asante people to a wider audience.
The festival featured a series of traditional activities, including traditional rites, drumming, dancing and cultural performances, creating an atmosphere that reflected the grandeur and significance of Akwasidae within Asante culture.
Below are some photos:





















































Latest Stories
-
A Minister under watch: Zanetor’s burden of expectations
11 minutes -
Don’t make funding your starting point for green businesses – Entrepreneurs urged
17 minutes -
Skills gap in electric vehicles presents jobs opportunity for Ghanaian youth
24 minutes -
Mahama heads to Serbia for 65th anniversary of Non-Aligned Movement
29 minutes -
National Children’s Day 2026: Child Online Africa calls for child-led digital protection in Ghana
35 minutes -
Manasseh sets the record straight on Northshore Apparel GH; dispels 1D1F claim
35 minutes -
Supreme Court dismisses injunction bid seeking to halt Skytrain trial
39 minutes -
AU Chairperson reaffirms commitment to global African unity
48 minutes -
Air Pollution in Accra is not random; it is a burden carried by the poor
54 minutes -
GEXIM Bank grows loan portfolio to GH¢1.56bn as equity hits GH¢2.1bn in 2025 – SIGA Report
1 hour -
Ghana Shippers’ Authority grows surplus by 272% as assets reach GH¢979.92m
1 hour -
Government designates 13 blocked-out areas for small-scale mining to curb illegal mining
1 hour -
Number of advertised jobs increased significantly in half-year 2026 – BoG
1 hour -
GAFM demands retraction from GTEC over ‘unrecognised universities’ listing
1 hour -
Saltpond residents renew call for return of Founders’ Day celebrations
2 hours