Ayewa Festival 2025 Highlighted Indigenous Ghanaian Food Traditions
It has been described as one of Ghana’s most culturally grounded food events as the 2025 edition of the Ayewa Festival was held in Accra on Friday, December 5, in commemoration of Farmers Day.
Organised by Creative Republic, the event took place at the Centre for National Culture and brought together food, music, and cultural performances in a setting focused on Ghana’s indigenous food traditions. Patrons were served a variety of local dishes prepared and presented in traditional Ayewa bowls, highlighting customary Ghanaian eating practices.
The festival was officially opened by the Regional Director of the Centre for National Culture, Mr Eric Ohene Larbi, who spoke on the importance of preserving Ghana’s food heritage, recognising the role of farmers, and promoting cultural tourism. He noted that the Ayewa Festival aligns with government efforts under the Black Star Experience initiative to project Ghana’s cultural identity to a wider audience.
Food offerings at the event included fufu, banku, omo tuo, tuo zaafi, jollof rice, and other local meals, attracting a large turnout of attendees throughout the day.
Speaking at the event, Creative Director of Creative Republic, Dennis Boateng, announced that the Ayewa Festival will now be held twice annually. He said the next edition is scheduled for Easter 2026 in Kwahu, with activities planned over three days at Boatemaa’s Place in Obomeng.
The 2025 edition received support from Evivi Foods, which supplied rice, chicken, and cooking oil, while Bel Aqua provided drinking water and Minimie Astomo supported with snack products.
“Ayewa Festival, Obiaa Bedidi.”
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