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Climaxing Ghana Month: …hundreds turn out to taste indigenous meals in Accra
The forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly was the ‘melting pot’ for all Ghanaian dishes, as hundreds of people turned out last weekend to have a taste of sumptuous local cuisines they might have missed in their lifetime.
The two-day event dubbed “Back to Your Village Food Bazaar,” formed part of activities climaxing Ghana Month.
Organised by Accra-based Citi Fm and partners, it was to promote the consumption of local dishes while offering businesses a platform to project their brands and services.
It was to showcase the rich values of various ethnic groups in the country and deepen the spirit of unity and friendship among them.
Indigenous foods and drinks from the northern, middle, and southern zones of Ghana were readily available for patrons of all age groups who took part in various fun activities, including cooking competition, ‘jama’ and live music on Saturday and Sunday to have a feel.
Beverages including ‘Asana,’ Lamugine, ‘Pito’, ‘Brukina’, ‘Sobolo’ ‘Atadwe milk, were not in short supply as tourists and indigenes alike ate their favourite meals at designated stands with ease.
Indeed, it was a switch from the everyday rice and stew to a banquet of rare preparations such as ‘apapransa,’ kokonte’ ‘akyeke’ ‘tubaani’, ‘mpotompoto’, among others.
Day one saw musical performances by various artistes such as Ga Cultural Band, Dromo Naa, and others while three different groups also took part in a cooking contest later in the day with the winners and runners up receiving special packages from the sponsors.
The ‘Kwan Pa’ Band opened Day the second day with an enthralling performance as the audience danced and sang along melodious highlife tunes. Observers watched closely as contestants tried to outsmart one another in the ‘gari soakings’ competition on Sunday.
Ms. Elizabeth Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey, Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), who was the Special Guest last Saturday, commended the organisers for the initiative and pledged support for the local food industry.
In all, it was a memorable event for the exhibitors and the visitors who could not hold back their commendation for the well-coordinated show. The organisers were happy with the turn out indicating that the bazaar went from being an exhibition to a “family gathering” of sort.
By Lizzy Okai
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
