Ghud Park at the Accra Mall came alive on Saturday, December 13, as food lovers from across the country gathered for the Maggi Fufu Party on the Park, a vibrant celebration of Ghanaian cuisine and culture organised by Maggi, a subsidiary of Nestlé Ghana, in partnership with Aduanipa.

From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was electric. Music pulsed from the stage, setting an energetic tone as people ate, danced, and socialised across the park. Food vendors were kept busy throughout the evening, with long queues forming around their stalls as steaming dishes were served in quick succession.

At the centre of the event, mortars and pestles moved in a steady rhythm as fresh fufu was pounded live throughout the evening. One of the major highlights of the evening was a lively musical performance that pulled music enthusiasts toward the stage, turning the post-meal moment into a full celebration of sound and movement.

The evening also featured a dance competition that pulled many towards the stage. Contestants stepped up amid loud cheers, showing off their moves as the crowd clapped, laughed, and urged them on. Winners were later presented with exciting packages, adding to the excitement on the ground.

The Maggi Fufu Party on the Park seamlessly blended food and entertainment. Between servings, guests danced, mingled, and enjoyed performances from the stage, transforming the park into a shared festive space rather than just a dining venue.

Speaking to the media at the event, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Manager for Nestlé Ghana, Deborah Kwabla, explained that the Fufu Party was Maggi’s way of appreciating its consumers.

“The inspiration for the fufu party we are all experiencing this afternoon, going into this evening, was basically to say thank you to our consumers,” she said.

“Wherever there is food, there is Maggi. Maggi has a close association with a lot of Ghanaian cuisines, and today we were here with our partner Aduanipa to bring that Maggi experience to life.”

She noted that the choice of fufu reflected the unifying power of food across cultures.

“A lot of us gather around fufu. Different cultures eat fufu, and it is a very common Ghanaian cuisine that brings us together,” she said.

“But we also acknowledge that not everybody eats fufu, which is why there were other options like waakye, check-check, TZ, spring rolls, samosas, kebabs, and even popcorn, so everyone could find something to eat,” she added.

According to her, all the meals served at the event were prepared using Maggi products, reinforcing the brand’s strong connection to everyday cooking in Ghanaian homes.

She also highlighted the importance of collaboration, describing the partnership with Aduanipa as timely and impactful.

“This was the 2025 edition of the Maggi Fufu Party, and it will last up to 11pm, so a lot more people are yet to come. We were also planning ahead and saying thank you to our consumers as we moved into the new year.”

She ended with a message of gratitude, saying Maggi looked forward to serving consumers “bigger and better” in the coming year.

Also speaking at the event, Brand Manager for Maggi, Magherita Amon, said the celebration was rooted in trust and generational connection.

“Maggi is a trusted brand. It is the brand we have known from our grandmothers to our mothers, and now it has been passed on to us.

“This season is about celebration, and Maggi and food go hand in hand. Anywhere there is food, there is Maggi,” she said.

She said that the brand valued its relationship not only with consumers but also with food operators.

“We work with food operators as well, and Aduanipa is one big food operator that people trust. Partnering with them strengthened the bond we had, and the result was what we saw here today. We were all here to have fun, celebrate, and enjoy to the max.”