MTN Ghana has demonstrated its commitment to community development and cultural preservation with a generous donation to the Mepe traditional area in support of the 2025 Mepe Afenorto Festival.

The donation, made on Friday, August 8, at a brief and colourful ceremony, included GH¢20,000 in cash, airtime worth GH¢1,000, and assorted drink hampers for the celebrations.

The presentation was led by Mawuli Katehena, Sales and Distribution Team Lead for Volta and Oti, on behalf of MTN’s Eastern, Volta, and Oti Regional Manager, Ransford Gyan

Speaking at the event, Mr Gyan described this year’s festival as one of deep significance, noting that Mepe was the worst-hit community in the recent Akosombo Dam spillage disaster.

“We share in the pain and challenges this disaster has brought and salute the resilience, unity, and determination with which you have begun to rebuild your lives and your community,” he said.

He further commended the festival’s theme, “Unite for Peace and Development, Post-VRA Akosombo Dam Flood Disaster”, as a timely call for solidarity and progress.

Mr. Gyan emphasised that the Afenorto Festival’s essence of fostering unity and reconnecting families aligns closely with MTN’s mission of connecting people and supporting community growth.

He noted that festivals play a critical role in boosting local economies, creating opportunities, and strengthening cultural identity—reasons why MTN supports over 40 festivals across Ghana each year.

Receiving the items on behalf of the Mepe Traditional Council, Torgbe Kwasi Nego VI, Manklalo of the Mepe Traditional Area, expressed profound appreciation to MTN for its unwavering support over the years.

“Your donation comes at a crucial time for us as we rebuild our lives and infrastructure after the devastation of the Akosombo Dam spillage,” he said.

As part of the celebrations, MTN will set up sales stands at strategic locations in Mepe to give residents easier access to products and services while also deploying customer service teams to address subscriber needs.

The company also used the opportunity to sensitise the community on Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud prevention and to educate residents about its various products and services.

The Afenorto Festival, celebrated annually for over six decades, is a period of homecoming, stock-taking, and cultural renewal for the people of Mepe.

This year’s edition takes on special meaning as the community rebuilds after one of its most challenging years.