Youngest Queen Mother Nana Afua Kumiwaa Asare I Arrives in Grand Style at Awukugua Ohum Festival

According to a report by GTV Ghana on Facebook on Saturday, October 24, 2026, Nana Afua Kumiwaa Asare I, described as the youngest Queen Mother in Ghana, arrived in grand style at the celebration of the Awukugua Ohum Festival 2026.

The Queen Mother of Awukugua-Akuapem was said to be fully in her element as she joined the festivities, drawing attention from residents, visitors and well-wishers gathered for the occasion.

The Ohum Festival is an important cultural celebration in the Akuapem area. Such festivals give communities the chance to honour their ancestors, reflect on the past year, reunite with family and friends, and renew their commitment to development and unity. They also showcase the rich customs, music, dance and regalia that define Ghana’s traditional heritage.

Nana Afua Kumiwaa Asare I’s presence at this year’s celebration highlights the growing role of young leaders in preserving and promoting traditional values. Her youth, paired with her regal bearing, reflects how Ghana’s chieftaincy institution continues to evolve while holding on to its deep-rooted customs.

Her arrival was a highlight of the day’s programme, reinforcing the festival’s role in bringing together the people of Awukugua-Akuapem and strengthening the bond between the traditional authority and the community she serves.

The event was covered live by GBC, bringing the colour and pageantry of the celebration to audiences across the country and beyond.

As celebrations continue in Awukugua-Akuapem, residents, visitors and well-wishers are expected to take part in the series of activities lined up to mark this year’s Ohum Festival. Organisers and traditional leaders are expected to use the occasion to call for unity, peace and continued development in the area, further cementing the festival’s place on Ghana’s cultural calendar.

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