The Gbese Mantse Nii Ayi-Bonte II and the Traditional Elders of the Gbese Kingdom joyfully and opulently celebrated the 2023 Homowo festival.The Homowo festival, which featured a vibrant cultural display, good times, and customary rituals, took place on August 19, 2023.Nii Ayi-Bonte II commenced the festivities with a procession in Ga Mashie, followed by other Ga Mashie states.

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The celebrations included the sprinkling of "Kpokpoi," which is a popular dish of Ga's.The procession included a delegation from the UK High Commission, who assisted the elders, queen mothers, and sub-chiefs of Nii Ayi-Bonte II in carrying out the traditional rites while a lively atmosphere was created by singing, drumming, and chanting of war songs.

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The chief's procession started at Ussher Fort in James Town, a traditional starting point for the "Kpokpoi" sprinkling.Nii Ayi-Bonte II visited ancestral royal homes where he performed the customary rites of dishing the meal with elders, dignitaries, and the community, emphasizing unity and development.

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After sprinkling "Kpokpoi" on Accra's streets, Nii Ayi-Bonte II concluded the festival at his new Palace, urging Ga-Dangbe's to maintain unity for regional progress.This year's celebration showcased the rich cultural heritage of the Ga people as they once again hooted at hunger.See photos below<img alt="" class="wp-image-541189" />

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