Nii Okanta Ankrah II (In the middle) of two other royal members
Head of the Mantse Ankrah Royal Family, Nii Okanta Ankrah II, was joined by thousands of family members and friends to celebrate this year’s Homowo Festival.
The colourful ceremony showcased the rich cultural heritage of the Mantse Ankrah people, featuring drumming, dancing, traditional rituals, and the sprinkling of the sacred festival food, ‘Kpokpoi’.
The Supreme Head of the Mantse Ankrah Royal Family of Otubluhom Daadebenaa, Nii Okanta Ankrah Royal II, led his Asafoatsemei (warlords) in performing age-old rites at the Mantse Ankrah Royal Museum before proceeding through some principal streets of North Kaneshie.
This was accompanied by traditional chants, singing, drumming, and the firing of muskets, symbolising the rejection of hunger and invoking blessings for the year ahead.
Speaking to the media during the festival, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Nii Okanta Ankrah II stressed the urgent need for unity, peace, progress, and teamwork among members of the Mantse Ankrah Royal Family.
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He emphasised that these values are essential for cultural survival and social development.
“When we come together as one family, we can address our basic needs and build lasting development not only for our households but for the Ga people as a whole,” he said.
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