Oguaa Fetu Afahye Festival

The Fetu Afahye Festival is undoubtedly the most famous festival in Ghana, especially in the Cape Coast Traditional Area of the Central Region. The citizens and chiefs celebrate every September a festival that commemorates when their 77 gods intervened on their behalf to save Cape Coast from a deadly plague.

To remember this deliverance, the durbar and warrior group join in slaughtering livestock and offering communal thanksgiving sacrifices to the deities during this celebration in Ghana. Join in observing women adorned in tribal garments drumming and dancing along to the music while the procession makes its way through the city. Besides men and children dressed in traditional clothing, the chiefs make their presence known by carrying giant umbrellas and scepters as they walk side by side with the tribespeople.

From a social aspect, this is a family reunion time and there is so much to see! From masquerades to boat races, sport games and so much more. Today the celebration may be more modern than it was years ago. Still, this festival seems to bring everyone positively together.

Where: Cape Coast

When: September