The long-awaited inaugural ceremony of Alagumgube finally took place this weekend.
Alagumgube, formerly known as the Westnortheast Association, held its first-ever event of its kind in the Diaspora.
Alagumgube is a group of Frafra-speaking people from Bolgatanga, Bongo, Nangodi, Tongo, and the Nikaare people of Navrongo who also speak Frafra.
The program began with a tour of the Con Edison Center in New Jersey and concluded at the Statue of Liberty in New York.
The group later reconvened at 700 Highland Road, Westampton, New Jersey, for the inaugural ceremony.
The crowd was entertained by performances from Rev.
Nat Awuni, Rita Adomolga Akuleme, Gabriel Agambila, Helena Rhabbles, and Minister Humfrey Tetteh, who delighted the audience with diverse musical acts.
Rev.
Samuel Tigah, the chairman for the occasion, expressed his gratitude to the planning committee for giving him the opportunity to chair the event.
He commended the committee, led by Francis Maltiby, Mr.
Mbah Akudbila, Mr.
Aduko Anansenme, Zahara Cato, Vivian Adombire-Nab, and Mr.
Gabriel Agambila, for their excellent work.
The newly elected president of Cobana, who served as the guest of honor, encouraged the group to remain united as they continue to grow the Association.
Mr.
Agambila welcomed all the invited guests and association members who traveled from New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Chicago, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Maryland, Virginia, Atlanta, California, Florida, Colorado, and Canada.
Mr.
Agambila also extended his gratitude to everyone and wished them safe travels back to their various destinations until they meet again for the next edition of the Association's event.
Additionally, he took the opportunity to thank the Upper East committee members who traveled from the Tri-State area to attend the inaugural ceremony.
