62 h. ago Hogbetsotso launch becomes rallying cry for Ohawu Agricultural College upgrade

What was meant to be a colourful cultural launch of the 2025 Anlo Hogbetsotso Festival at the Ohawu Agricultural College in the Volta Region has evolved into a resounding call for national accountability.

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5 d. ago Police probe deadly clashes at Homowo Festival in Sowutuom and Anyaa

The Accra Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into violent clashes that marred the climax of this year’s Homowo Festival at Sowutuom and Anyaa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. According to police, the disturbances erupted during the traditional sprinkling of Kpokpoi after a misunderstanding broke out between supporters of two rival chiefs. The tension […]

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5 d. ago Homowo: 2 reportedly dead, scores injured in Sowutuom clash over sprinkling of Kpokpoi

Two people are reportedly dead following a violent clash at Sowutuom on Saturday, August 30, 2025, during the Homowo festival. Eyewitnesses who spoke to JoyNews under anonymity say the confrontation began when residents of Dwenewoho attempted to sprinkle Kpokpoi, a traditional dish central to the festival, in Sowutuom. This was reportedly resisted by the local […]

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5 d. ago Homowo: 2 reportedly dead, scores injured in bloody Sowutuom clash

Two people are reportedly dead following a violent clash at Sowutuom on Saturday, August 30, 2025, during the Homowo festival. Eyewitnesses who spoke to JoyNews under anonymity say the confrontation began when residents of Dwenewoho attempted to sprinkle Kpokpoi, a traditional dish central to the festival, in Sowutuom. This was reportedly resisted by the local […]

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5 d. ago Respect the role of Gas as custodians of Ghana’s capital – Ga Mantse

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has voiced his concerns regarding the perceived diminishing respect for the Ga people, who are the traditional custodians of Ghana's capital, during a durbar marking the conclusion of the 2025 Homowo festival on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

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7 d. ago Regal Film Festival and Awards opens call for 2025 submissions

The Regal Film Festival and Awards (REFFA) has officially announced its call for entries for the 2025 edition of its annual film festival and awards, scheduled to take place from 10 to 13 December 2025 in Accra, Ghana.

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7 d. ago Afro Flavours Food Festival brings village vibes to Accra on Sept 13 – 14th

This September, Accra will transform into a vibrant hub of African heritage as the Afro Flavours Food Festival 2025 returns to deliver an unforgettable celebration of food, culture, and community.

Sport

7 d. ago Independence Square rocks as BigTwins Africa lights up Chale Wote 2025

The Independence Square roared with rhythm, culture, and unmatched energy as Bigtwins Africa Music and Dance Ensemble took centre stage as the headline act of this year’s Chalewote Festival 2025.

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7 d. ago BigTwins Africa Music and Dance Ensemble Lights Up Chale Wote Festival 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bigtwins-africa-music-and-dance-ensemble-lights-up-chale-wote-festival-2025/The Independence Square roared with rhythm, culture, and unmatched energy as Bigtwins Africa Music and Dance Ensemble took center stage as the headline act of this year’s Chalewote Festival 2025. The 17-member powerhouse ensemble, led by the legendary twins Chief Hassan Fusseini Mohammed and Fuseini Mohammed, delivered a performance that will be remembered for years […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bigtwins-africa-music-and-dance-ensemble-lights-up-chale-wote-festival-2025/

Culture

7 d. ago Multimedia Group partners with Anlo Dukor to champion Hogbetsotso 2025 Festival

The Multimedia Group has announced its commitment to serve as the major media partner for the 2025 Anlo Hogbetsotso Festival, following a strategic meeting with the festival’s planning committee in Accra. The high-level engagement brought together key stakeholders, including the Chairman of the Hogbetsotso Festival Planning Committee, Mr. Ken Edzordzinam Kpedor, and Multimedia Group executives […]

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7 d. ago Ohawu Agricultural College set to host historic launch of Anlo Hogbetsotso Za 2025

The quiet town of Ohawu in the Ketu North Municipality is set to make history this Saturday as Ohawu Agricultural College hosts the official launch of Anlo Hogbetsotso Za 2025. The event marks the first time the celebrated festival will be unveiled from the heart of Ghana’s agricultural education hub. The launch, themed “Building Bridges […]

Culture

1 week ago Accra Readies for Afro Flavors Food Festival at Ghud Park, September 13–14

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-readies-for-afro-flavors-food-festival-at-ghud-park-september-13-14/This September, Accra will transform into a vibrant hub of African heritage as the Afro Flavors Food Festival 2025 returns to deliver an unforgettable celebration of food, culture, and community. Set for Saturday, 13th and Sunday, 14th September at Ghud Park, Accra Mall, this highly anticipated event promises to be the biggest village-style feast in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-readies-for-afro-flavors-food-festival-at-ghud-park-september-13-14/

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1 week ago MTN Ghana Donates GH¢20,000 to Support 2025 La Homowo Festival

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-donates-gh%c2%a220000-to-support-2025-la-homowo-festival/MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting culture and community development with a donation towards this year’s La Homowo Festival. The presentation, held in Accra at a brief but colourful ceremony, was led by Jemima Kotei Walsh, the Chief Customer Experience Officer of MTN Ghana. The company presented GH¢20,000 in cash, airtime worth GH¢1,000, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-donates-gh%c2%a220000-to-support-2025-la-homowo-festival/

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1 week ago Street Festival Vendors Battle Higher Fees Despite Strong Crowds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/street-festival-vendors-battle-higher-fees-despite-strong-crowds/Thousands descended on Accra’s Independence Square for the 2025 ChaleWote Street Arts Festival, but vendors are questioning whether surging attendance can offset rising participation costs that threaten profit margins for small businesses. The weekend festival drew significant crowds on Saturday, with international visitors and local art enthusiasts filling the historic venue. However, traders selling food, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/street-festival-vendors-battle-higher-fees-despite-strong-crowds/

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2 w. ago Berlinale Spotlight: Accra returns with African cinema and critical conversations

The second Berlinale Spotlight: Accra festival will run from 3rd to 7th September 2025 at the Goethe-Institut in Cantonments, offering evening screenings at 6.30 pm in the courtyard.

Culture

2 w. ago Royal Call for Unity: Ankrah Family Reunites to “Hoot at Hunger” in Historic Homowo Celebration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/royal-call-for-unity-ankrah-family-reunites-to-hoot-at-hunger-in-historic-homowo-celebration/In a powerful display of cultural rejuvenation and family reconciliation, Nii Okanta Ankrah II, Head of the Mantse Ankrah Royal Family and Otublohum Dadeban-naa Mantse, delivered a stirring message of unity and cultural preservation during the Annual Homowo Festival Celebrations on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Historic Celebration Marks New Era for Ankrah Family The Mantse […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/royal-call-for-unity-ankrah-family-reunites-to-hoot-at-hunger-in-historic-homowo-celebration/

Culture

2 w. ago Nigerian Artist Hails Ghana’s Chale Wote as Creative and Business Catalyst

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-artist-hails-ghanas-chale-wote-as-creative-and-business-catalyst/Accra’s streets have once again transformed into a vibrant global stage for art and expression. The annual Chale Wote Street Art Festival kicked off, drawing artists from around the world to the heart of the city’s Osu neighborhood. For Nigerian artist Daniel Nmaju, this is his third time participating, and he sees the event as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-artist-hails-ghanas-chale-wote-as-creative-and-business-catalyst/

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2 w. ago MOG Beatz pulls down Shatta Wale’s songs from Apple Music over payment row

Music producer MOG Beatz has removed two of Shatta Wale’s songs from Apple Music after accusing the dancehall star of selling his catalogue without giving due credit or paying him and other producers.

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2 w. ago Cultural Bridges: Ghana, Brazil Strengthen Ties Ahead of 2025 Festival

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cultural-bridges-ghana-brazil-strengthen-ties-ahead-of-2025-festival/Ghana and Brazil have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cultural relations through the upcoming Afro-Brazilian Ghanaian Festival, set for December 12–13, 2025, at the Gold Coast Bar and Grill in Accra.  At a preparatory meeting held at the Black Star Experience Secretariat, Mr. Rex Omar, CEO of the Secretariat, and Fuseini Mohammed, CEO  of Big […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cultural-bridges-ghana-brazil-strengthen-ties-ahead-of-2025-festival/

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2 w. ago Daniel Domelevo was sacked for fighting corruption – Samson Anyenini

Legal practitioner and host of JoyNews’ Newsfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has criticised the removal of former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo in 2024, explaining it was a direct result of his anti-corruption efforts. Speaking at the Communication and Media Studies Festival 2025 at the University of Education, Winneba, on Thursday, August 14, Mr Anyenini alleged that Mr Domelevo was sacked because he pursued individuals involved in the theft and embezzlement of public funds, successfully recovering millions of cedis in stolen money.

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