Students of the University of Ghana have shared differing experiences with the ongoing annual Homowo Festival.
The celebration, which commenced on Friday, August 7, 2026, has taken over Ghana’s capital as members of the Ga community take a trip down memory lane to celebrate a period in their tradition when famine overtook their land.
Speaking to Univers Entertainment, one student highlighted how the celebration brings the Ga community together.
“It brings the whole Ga community together. There’s a whole lot of celebration. It’s so much fun.”
On the other hand, some students found the overcrowding and noise that the festivities bring to the already busy capital a nuisance.
“It causes a lot of traffic because there’s a lot of people,” a student complained. “It’s really annoying going outside.”
One of the traditions associated with Homowo is the implementation of a ban on loud music from May into June.
Some students have also expressed frustrations over the restrictions on noise and entertainment activities.
“When you go to church, there are no drums, and they tell us not to sing too loudly,” a student lamented. “It makes everything so boring during that period.”
Others sympathized with the initiative, explaining the importance of the ban in maintaining peace within society.
“The ban on noise brings peace and protects the environment.”
As the festivities continue, it would be ideal if more citizens participate in the celebration especially as conversations surrounding our Ghanaian identity and it’s continues dwindle has taken centre stage in conversations.
Story by Mimi Sarpong |univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Anita Azawodie
