The Paramount Chief of the Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, will attend the maiden edition of the Gomoa Easter Carnival scheduled for April 2 to April 6, 2026.

Osabarimba is among the high-profile dignitaries expected to grace the event, with his presence seen as significant to efforts by organisers to highlight the rich culture of the Fante people during the festival.

Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, who is also President of the Oguaa Traditional Council, is widely respected for his role in promoting education, tourism and cultural heritage in Cape Coast and beyond, particularly through initiatives linked to the annual Oguaa Fetu Afahye.

There will also be an array of Ghana’s music stars performing at the programme, which will take place across various Gomoa communities in the Central Region.

Artistes on the bill include Samini, Kwabena Kwabena, Ofori Amponsah, KK Fosu, Dada Hafco, Bisa Kdei, Kofi Nti, Bless and Kwanpa.

Others are Sarkodie, Kofi Kinaata, Obrafuor, Kwaw Kese, Keche, Okyeame Kwame, Sista Afia and Tinny.

The rest are Shatta Wale, Kuami Eugene, Amerado, Nero X, Sefa and VVIP.

The 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 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.

According to A Plus, “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.

Celebrations 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.

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