The 2026 Yéké-Yéké Festival

A Historic Journey to Aného, Togo

Strengthening the Transnational Bonds of the Ga Nation

His Royal Majesty Nii Nikoi Olai Amashie III (Asere Mantse), accompanied by a distinguished retinue of elders and kinsmen, departed Accra for a historic journey to Aného, Togo. This monumental trip was undertaken to honor a special invitation from the Nikoi Olai Family of Aného to partake in their annual Yéké-Yéké Festival celebrations.

Celebrating Deep Ancestral Roots

This visit highlights the rich, interconnected history of the Ga people. Beyond Accra, the Nikoi Olai family maintains profound and enduring ancestral roots across the broader West African coast, with prominent heritage ties in communities across:

A Meeting of Leadership

Beyond the festivities, the visit carried significant diplomatic weight. The Asere Mantse held a strategic meeting with Prince Latévi Adondjegoun Body Lawson, Regent of Aného, to discuss avenues for deeper socio-cultural collaboration between their communities.

The discussions focused on identifying practical, mutually beneficial partnerships — laying the groundwork for stronger cultural exchange and cooperation between the Ga people of Accra and their kin along the Togolese and Beninese coast.

Why This Matters

This journey is more than a ceremonial visit — it is a reaffirmation of the transnational identity of the Ga Nation, whose history and family networks transcend the modern borders of Ghana, Togo, and Benin. By honoring these connections, the Asere Mantse and the Nikoi Olai families are actively preserving a shared heritage and building a foundation for future generations to continue this bond.

Key Event Details

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Asere Diaspora Connect

The Homowo Festival, meaning “hooting at hunger”, is a time of thanksgiving, unity, and joy. This year, the Asere Traditional Council extends the celebration to our diaspora community, sharing drumming, dancing, and the sprinkling of kpokpoi with friends and family in the United States.