Today we are focusing on The Odwira Festival in Ghana, which is celebrated by the people of Akropong-Akuapim, Aburi, Larteh, and Mamfe.
This is celebrated annually in the months of September and October. The festival celebrates a historic victory over the Ashanti in 1826.
This was the battle of Katamansu near Dodowa.
It was first celebrated in October 1826.
Click on the link below and join Naa Dedei Tettey as she tells us more.