The Osu Traditional Council has lifted the ban on drumming and noisemaking in the Osu traditional area, paving the way for the celebration of this year’s Homowo Festival.
The ban, which was enforced on May 10, was lifted on Friday after the successful performance of customary rites by the traditional authority.
The Homowo Festival, celebrated by the Ga people, means “hooting at hunger” and is preceded by a month-long ban on drumming and noisemaking.
The ban is rooted in agricultural symbolism, emphasising focused farming activities and prayers for prosperity, rain, blessings, and protection for the entire nation.
The Osu Traditional Council, addressing the press on Friday, May 31, urged the public to celebrate moderately, noting that other rituals are still underway to prepare for the festival.
Nii Nortey Adumuah Osiahene IV, Osiahene of Osu, encouraged citizens and non-citizens to join in celebrating this year’s festival, emphasising the importance of respect and peaceful behaviour until the festival is over.
“The traditions begin from now. We have other rights to perform. Until Homowo, we have various rights which we perform. We, therefore, seek everyone to continue to behave ourselves, we should keep that spirit of respect until finally the Homowo festival will be over.”
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