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We don’t worship deities, we send them – Nii Nikoi Ashalley on Homowo myths

The Sub-Chief of Asere Dzorshie of Kaneshie, Nii Nikoi Ashalley, has razed down the myth and prejudiced assumption surrounding the annual celebration of Homowo, the commemorative festival of the Gas and their migration to the present day Ghana, saying the celebration is not about worshiping deities. He pointed out that …

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Teshie youth stone police over Homowo ‘jama’ ban

Some youth of Teshie in the Greater Accra Region, on Tuesday, 11 August 2020, clashed with police officers at who were enforcing a ban on mass-gathering activities in connection with this year’s Homowo festival, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Already, Teshie Mantse, Gbetsoolo Nii Ashsitey Akomfra III, had …

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Mahama joins Ga Mashie people to celebrate Homowo

Former President, John Dramani Mahama basked in cheers as he joined the Ga Mashie community, in the Greater Accra region, mark its annual festival, Homowo. John Mahama who is also the 2020 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress shook hands, waved and beamed through the crowds that came round …

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