Abankese Festival 2025: A Celebration of Culture; A Call to Unity

Abankese Festival 2025 returns with unmatched energy, rhythm, and spirit as Ghana’s ultimate celebration of culture, heritage, and music on the Theme: One Beat, One People. Set across three historic coastal towns Anomabo, Elmina, and Cape Coast on a four-day cultural explosion brings together local communities, the diaspora, and global tourists under one heartbeat.

From vibrant traditional performances to electrifying contemporary acts, the festival features a fusion of Ghanaian artistry, food, fashion, and music. Expect drumming, dancing, masquerade parades, cultural displays, art exhibitions, and an unforgettable lineup of live performances from top Ghanaian and international acts.

Details of the event are as follows:

Dates & Venues:

• Anomabo – December 24, 2025

• Elmina – December 25, 2025

• Cape Coast – December 26–27, 2025

Key Events:

• Diaspora Ball (Dec 26, Fort William, Anomabo)

An elegant all-white gala in a historic setting, celebrating the bond between Africa and the diaspora. Flower-themed décor and cultural immersion make this anight of beauty and reconnection.

• OBAASIMA Beauty Parade.

Honouring the grace, strength, and elegance of the Ghanaian woman with traditional fashion, storytelling, and pageantry.

• Echoes of Culture

A captivating day of dance, oral traditions, folklore, and musical storytelling — reviving ancestral rhythms for a new generation.

• Abankese Music Concert

A high-energy music event featuring rising stars and legends in Afrobeat, Highlife, Hiplife, Reggae, and more.

• Health & Impact Initiatives

Free medical screenings for locals and a feeding program for 2,000 children reflect the festival’s deep community focus.

Organised by: Blow Media & The Abankese Foundation with Support from local Chiefs, Government agencies, tourism stakeholders, and global partners.

Abankese 2025 is more than a festival; it’s a movement. A spiritual, cultural, and emotional return to the root. Join us, let's celebrate the true Spirit of African Culture!!!