61st Oguaa Fetu Afahye Festival

In a landmark celebration of culture, heritage, unity, and innovation, the people of Cape Coast yesterday marked the 61st Oguaa Fetu Afahye Festival. His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III and Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse III joined His Majesty Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, Paramount Ruler of Cape Coast, and Her Majesty Nana Ekua Abookyi VI, the Paramount Queen Mother, whose vision and hospitality embody the enduring spirit of Oguaa.

The festival, alive with pageantry, music, and dance, reaffirmed Cape Coast as the city of firsts and a citadel of resilience and creativity, shaping Africa’s cultural and economic future. In keeping with this year’s theme, Innovate to Elevate, the festival affirmed that innovation does not erase tradition, but amplifies it. It showed that culture is not a relic of memory, but a living force that deepens partnerships, strengthens economies, and unites nations.

Today, Cape Coast serves as a poignant reminder that Africa’s rich heritage is not only a valuable treasure, but also a guiding force that navigates us toward a brighter future marked by dignity, progress, and prosperity. Their Majesties wish the Oguaa people a joyous celebration, filled with love, laughter, and a deep connection to their roots, as they honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire a brighter tomorrow.

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