Ghana’s Ga People Honor Tradition With Annual Homowo Celebration in Capital Accra: Media
19:32 09.08.2026 (Updated: 21:37 09.08.2026)
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Ghana’s Ga People Honor Tradition With Annual Homowo Celebration in Capital Accra: Media
In Ga language Homowo means "hooting at or mocking hunger." According to Ga oral history, the festival traces its origins to a period when Ga ancestors faced famine during their migration from Ile Ife in present-day Nigeria, media said.
After settling in Ghana, they believed these struggles were linked to the displeasure of a deity.
One of the festival’s key traditions is preparing kpekple—a ceremonial dish made from maize, red palm oil and fish (seen on video).
"We are all in red [...]. Those of us who are Asafoatse, or warriors, wear our war dress, which signifies our seriousness. The rationale behind sprinkling the 'kpekple' is to remember our ancestors," Ga native Addoteye Bediako was quoted as saying.
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In Ga language Homowo means "hooting at or mocking hunger." According to Ga oral history, the festival traces its origins to a period when Ga ancestors faced famine during their migration from Ile Ife in present-day Nigeria, media said.
After settling in Ghana, they believed these struggles were linked to the displeasure of a deity.
One of the festival’s key traditions is preparing kpekple—a ceremonial dish made from maize, red palm oil and fish (seen on video).
"We are all in red [...]. Those of us who are Asafoatse, or warriors, wear our war dress, which signifies our seriousness. The rationale behind sprinkling the 'kpekple' is to remember our ancestors," Ga native Addoteye Bediako was quoted as saying.
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