Cape coast: The Oguaa Traditional Council has extended a grand welcome to Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri Kingdom from Nigeria, in anticipation of the annual Oguaa Fetu Afahye grand durbar scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2025. The Olu of Warri was invited as a special guest by the Paramount Chief of the Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, to participate in the 2025 Fetu Afahye, which is one of Ghana’s most celebrated festivals.
According to Ghana News Agency, the chiefs and queenmothers, adorned in colorful kente and gold ornaments, received the Olu and his entourage at the Emitsimadze Palace, the seat of Oguaamanhen. The event was marked by cultural displays that showcased the rich history and culture of Cape Coast. The Nigerian community in Ghana was also present in large numbers to welcome the revered monarch, who was first enstooled as a child at the age of five and is considered one of Nigeria’s most prominent traditional rulers.
The presence of the Olu of Warri at this year’s festival underscores the strengthening cultural ties between Ghana and Nigeria and highlights the role of traditional leadership in fostering unity across Africa. Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II expressed gratitude for the Olu’s visit, describing it as a significant honor for the people of Cape Coast and Ghana as a whole. He emphasized that the performances to welcome the King of Warri and his entourage demonstrated Africa’s rich cultural heritage and served as a means of communication among its people.
Osabarimba Atta further noted that the visit marks the beginning of a mutual friendship between the two cultures and a step towards showcasing unity for a better Africa. He also provided a brief history of Cape Coast, highlighting its significance as the heartbeat of Ghana’s tourism sector.
The Fetu Afahye will continue through the weekend with traditional processions, durbars, music, and cultural exhibitions aimed at celebrating the rich history and identity of the Oguaa Traditional Area and the Central Region. Chief Brown Mene, the spokesman for the Warri King, expressed appreciation for the warm reception, stating that the hospitality would further cement the friendship between Oguaa and Warri and extended an invitation for a visit to Warri.
