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.

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.

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.

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.

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