‘It’s tradition, not fetish’ – Twins Festival participant debunks misconceptions

Participants at this year’s Ga Twins Festival have rejected longstanding misconceptions surrounding the annual celebration, insisting that the traditional rites performed during the event are part of Ga cultural heritage and should not be dismissed as “fetish” practices.

Cultural heritage The Ga Twins Festival, known in some Ga traditions as Akweley Suma, forms part of the broader Homowo celebrations in Accra.

Participants and organisers of the festival are therefore calling for greater understanding of Ga customs and traditions, arguing that cultural practices should be appreciated within their historical and traditional context.