Gilbert Carrey

The Ohum Festival is a celebration observed by the Ohum people in parts of Ghana. During the Ohum Festival, the community comes together to honor their ancestral spirits and give thanks for a bountiful harvest. It’s a time of joy,…

Bakatue is an annual festival held in Elmina, a historic town located in the Central Region of Ghana. Bakatue, which translates to “opening of the lagoon,” signifies the start of the fishing season and is a significant occasion for the…

Hogbetsotso is a colorful and lively festival celebrated by the Anlo-Ewe people of Ghana. The community gathers during Hogbetsotso to remember their historic emigration. The Anlo-Ewe people are said to have fled from their repressive former homeland and taken sanctuary…

The Damba festival is a lively and vibrant celebration observed by the Dagomba people of northern Ghana. During the festival, the community comes alive with excitement and joy. It’s a time when people gather to honor and commemorate the birth…

Odwira is a festival celebrated by the Akan people of Ghana. It is a time for the community to come together and give thanks for the harvest season while also cleansing and purifying their surroundings. The Akan people perform a…

Fetu Afahye is a festival that is celebrated by the people of Cape Coast in Ghana. It usually takes place in the month of September and is a time for the people to come together and celebrate their heritage and…