Experience the Magic of Grand Homowo UK Festival
Join us for a great day of music, food, and fun at Grand Homowo UK Festival
Experience the Magic of Grand Homowo UK Festival
Join us for a great day of music, food, and fun at Grand Homowo UK Festival
Brief History of Homowo UK
Homowo loosely translates to: 'Shame on Hunger' or 'Hunger must sleep' . It is a harvest festival and one of Africa's most unique traditional experiences.
Observed by the GaDangme people of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, it is a celebration of the discovery of grain, after a terrible period of famine.
WELCOME TO GRAND HOWOWO UK FESTIVAL
Dear friends, we have great news! The Grand Homowo UK Festival 2026 is back, bigger and better.
We have some extra exciting performances lined up for you. There will be plenty to eat and drink plus dancing galore!
Grab your tickets at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/grandhomowouk/2371422
His Majesty, The Ga Mantse looks forward to receiving you and we can't wait to welcome you on Saturday 24th!
Grab your tickets at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gra
Special Invitation to the Grand Homowo UK 2026
Under the distinguished patronage of His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, we welcome you to Grand Homowo UK Festival 2026. This year marks 200 years of peaceful co-existence since the Battle of Katamanso.The Ga Mantse will be accompanied by a retinue of Paramaount Chiefs, Queenmothers and Traditional Leaders
Meet Our Patron
His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, known in private life as Dr Kelvin Nii Tackie Abia, was sworn in as Gã Mantse, Paramount King & The Overlord of The Gã State, on the 20th of October 2017. He is a fifth-generation direct descendant of King Tackie Tawiah I. He is Patron of the Grand Homowo UK Festival.
His Majesty attended University Primary School, Kumasi for his primary education and later Ghana Secondary School, Koforidua for his secondary education in 1992. From there, His Majesty proceeded to the University of Science & Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 1998.
In 2014, he earned an MBA in Strategic Management & Consulting from the same university. He then went on to earn his PHD - Philosophy in Leadership with Honours - in 2015 from the University of California. In addition, HRM holds an International Certificate in Marketing from KNUST.
Following his secondary education, he briefly served at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation as a Research Assistant. Thereafter, as a resource personnel for the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), he gave motivational talks in Entrepreneurship at the Kumasi Polytechnic and KNUST respectively, between 2002 – 2004. He then went on to work as a Director and Marketing Advisor for the African Motion Corporation (AMC) Kumasi, owners of the promotional rights to the reconstruction of the new Kejetia Market.
He also served as Publicity Director for Country Development Contracts Ltd (CDCL), consultants for the re-construction of the Kejetia and Takoradi Markets. In addition, he was a project coordinator for Tokiwa Consult, local partners to Contrata Brazil, responsible for facilitating redevelopment of the Kumasi Central Market.
As an entrepreneur, he founded several companies including Keeda Productions Ltd, Aenon Artisanal Mining Ltd, and KE-Clean Enterprise Ltd.
His Ga Mantse Foundation has championed Girl-Child education, facilitated youth employment, promoted sanitation and hygiene initiatives and renovated education and health facilities.
The King is an accomplished and talented pianist, as well as a proficient bass guitarist who is blessed with a rich baritone voice.
Her Excellency Saba Zita Benson, Ghana High Commissioner to the UK/Ireland, welcomes you to Grand Homowo UK Festival 2026
Join The Ghana High Commissioner to the UK/Ireland for an evening celebrating culture, heritage and history!
'OOOBAKE' FROM THE KING!
“Fighting Hunger, Reducing Waste, Feeding Futures”
“Fighting Hunger, Reducing Waste, Feeding Futures”
“Fighting Hunger, Reducing Waste, Feeding Futures”
Aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, the HHAPI Project is the first of its kind to channel the story, values and spirit behind Homowo towards practical hunger alleviation.
Our Purpose
“Fighting Hunger, Reducing Waste, Feeding Futures”
“Fighting Hunger, Reducing Waste, Feeding Futures”
To alleviate hunger and malnutrition caused by poverty.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to help alleviate hunger caused by poverty in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) which aims to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030 - ensuring all people - especially children - have sufficient and nutritious food all year.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Manye Naa Tsotsoo Soyoo I, Host & President GaDangme UK/Ireland
Planning Committee
Reverend Gilbert Nii Osa Mensah Amartey
Reverend Gilbert Nii Osa Mensah Amartey
Reverend Gilbert Nii Osa Mensah Amartey
Chair, GaDangme MK & SA and Chair of Planning Committee Grand Homowo UK 2026
Mrs Rosina Naa Korkoi Darko Ghanney
Reverend Gilbert Nii Osa Mensah Amartey
Reverend Gilbert Nii Osa Mensah Amartey
GaDangme Bristol and Registrar, Grand Homowo UK 2026
Danny Tawiah
Reverend Gilbert Nii Osa Mensah Amartey
Lillian Naa Lartiorkor Lartey
GaDangme UK & Ireland and Head of Finance, GHUK 2026
Lillian Naa Lartiorkor Lartey
Lillian Naa Lartiorkor Lartey
Lillian Naa Lartiorkor Lartey
West London Ga Association-Member. Logistics Lead Grand Homowo UK 2026
Nii Armah Lartey
Lillian Naa Lartiorkor Lartey
Nii Armah Lartey
Chairman GaDangme Northampton. Logistics and Entertainment Lead Grand Homowo UK 2026
Mina Apllerh-Doku
Mina Apllerh-Doku
Mina Apllerh-Doku
Ga-Dangme Nottingham, - Planning Committee Member Grand Homowo UK 2026
Gerty Asante
Mina Apllerh-Doku
Mina Apllerh-Doku
GaDangme Northampton - Planning Committee Member, Grand Homowo UK 2026
Mary-Ann Adumoah
Mina Apllerh-Doku
Mary-Ann Adumoah
Ga-Dangme Milton Keynes & Surrounding Areas. Planning Committee Member Grand Homowo UK 2026
Rosemary Abbey
Raphael Nii Ayaa Tettey
Mary-Ann Adumoah
Ga-Dangme Bristol Planning Costumes and Wardrobe Manager Grand Homowo UK 2026
Henry Nii Oblie
Raphael Nii Ayaa Tettey
Raphael Nii Ayaa Tettey
Planning Committee Member Grand Homowo UK 2026
Raphael Nii Ayaa Tettey
Raphael Nii Ayaa Tettey
Raphael Nii Ayaa Tettey
Security Logistics Lead, Grand Homowo UK 2026
Celebrate the Grand Homowo UK Festival
Experience the vibrant culture and traditions of the Homowo festival in the heart of the UK. Immerse yourself in a captivating program of entertainment, music, and cultural events that showcase the rich heritage of this annual celebration.