In a landmark celebration of culture, heritage, unity, and innovation, the people of Cape Coast marked the 61st Oguaa Fetu Afahye Festival. Their Majesties, Ogiame Atuwatse III and 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 wished the Oguaa people a joyous celebration, filled with love, laughter, and a deep connection to their roots — honoring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring a brighter tomorrow.
“Innovation does not erase tradition — it amplifies it. Oguaa Fetu Afahye proves that culture is a living force shaping Africa’s future.”
