DANGME FESTIVALS SEASON 2026: MANYA KROBO NGMAYEM FESTIVAL! Ghana Vice President Crowned YOKAMA 2026

DANGME FESTIVALS SEASON 2026: THE 133RD MANYA KLO (KROBO) NGMAYEM FESTIVAL! DAY 3: YOKAMA — IDEAL WOMAN’S DAY! IN THE VIDEO: H.E. Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, is crowned YOKAMA (IDEAL WOMAN) 2026! She was crowned by His Royal Majesty Nɛnɛ Sakite II, Konor of Manya Klo (Krobo), President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs and President of the Manya Klo (Krobo) Traditional Council. On Monday, 26 October 2026, the chiefs and people of the Dangme Traditional Area of Manya Klo (Krobo) celebrated Yokama Day, a special occasion dedicated to honouring women of virtue, industry, leadership and outstanding contributions to community development. The celebration welcomed the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as the Special Guest. Held at the forecourt of the Konor’s Palace in Odumase-Krobo, Eastern Region, Yokama Day recognised women’s achievements and celebrated their vital roles in preserving cultural heritage and advancing community development. Under the leadership of the Konor of Manya Klo, His Royal Majesty Nɛnɛ Sakite II, outstanding women were honoured for their contributions, achievements and exemplary lives. The celebration featured cultural performances, including traditional Klama and Obonu dances, mini-durbars and community activities. Traditional leaders, women, young people and residents came together to celebrate womanhood, leadership and Krobo heritage. THEME FOR NGMAYEM 2026 “Strengthening Our Bonds: Advancing Growth Through Heritage and Unity.” ABOUT NGMAYEM Ngmayem is a harvest festival deeply rooted in Dangme culture and tradition. Its name is commonly understood as “Eating Millet” in Dangme. Ngma — Millet Yemi — Eating or consuming The Manya Klo (Krobo) Ngmayem Festival is celebrated annually around Odumase-Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It is an important cultural occasion for thanksgiving, renewal and unity. The festival was established in 1944 under the leadership of the Paramount Chief, Nɛnɛ Azu Mate Kole, replacing an earlier celebration known as Hiɛyemi (Yereyeli), meaning “Eating of Yam.” The change placed renewed emphasis on millet, a historically important staple in the lives of the Krobo people. The official numbering follows the earlier tradition’s origins in 1893, accounting for the designation of the 2026 celebration as the 133rd Ngmayem Festival. Ngmayem is a time for the people to give thanks to the Creator, honour their ancestral heritage and celebrate the harvest, food security, protection and blessings of life. Through traditional rites, cultural performances and communal celebrations, Ngmayem brings generations together to preserve their heritage, honour their traditions and strengthen the bonds that unite the people. Yokama Day is more than a celebration of women. It is a tribute to their leadership, achievements and enduring contributions to the cultural heritage and development of Manya Klo (Krobo). Long live Manya Klo! Long live Dangme culture and heritage! Oklibone! #Ngmayem2026 #133rdNgmayemFestival #DangmeFestivalsSeason2026 #YokamaDay #IdealWomansDay #ManyaKlo #OdumaseKrobo #Dangme #DangmeCulture #DangmeHeritage #GhanaFestivals