Inside Cape Coast

  Asafo  are traditional warrior groups in Akan culture. The word derives from  sa , meaning "war", and  fo , meaning "people". The traditional role of the Asafo companies was defence of the state. The 7 Asafo Companies of Cape Coast ; No. 1 Bentsir Company dressed in red attire trimmed with black takes the lead; the Company is further distinguished by its major emblem which is the grapnel. No.2 Anaafo Company follows wearing white costumes with blue trimmings – the company is led by three or four persons swinging long iron hooks; this is one of the main emblems. No.3 Nstin Company dressed in green edges with black trims, there is intermitted ringing of a bell; this is one of their major emblems. No.4 Nkum Company wears following in bright yellow costume having the sounding of bugle call as the main emblem. No. 5 Nkum Brofomba Company who wear light green costumes, one of their major emblems is two cannons. No. 6 Akrampafo Company follow wh...

Oguaa Fetu Afahye is an annual festival celebrated on the first Saturday of September by the people and Chiefs of Oguaa Traditional Area (Cape Coast) in the Central Region of Ghana. Background According to tradition, a plague once pillaged the Oguaa community (Cape Coast). Such was the devastating effect of the plague that the people called on their gods before the plague stopped and the land was cleansed.  The word fetu is a contraction of ‘efin tu’ in the local dialect which means clearing the dirt. Oguaa Fetu Afahye festival is, therefore, a commemoration of that purification which saved the land from the plague and a show of gratitude to the 77 gods of the Oguaa Traditional Area. ACTIVITIES FOR OGUAA FETU AFAHYE 2023 MONDAY, 28th August:  - Akoms Night at Nana Fosu Shrine 5:00pm TUESDAY, 29th August:  - Lifting of ban on Fishing in the Fosu lagoon and Regatta/Bakatue 12:00pm THURSDAY, 31st August  - 2nd Akoms Night at Nana Pepratem Shrine  FRIDAY, 1st Septe...

People from far and near joined the people of Elmina to celebrate this year's Bakatue festival on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 and will be climaxed with a durbar on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The Edina Bakatue Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Elmina in the Central Region of Ghana. The festival is celebrated on the first Tuesday in the month of July every year. The name "Bakatue" is from the Fante dialect and translates as "reopening of the Lagoon".  It's done every first Tuesday of July to lift the six-week ban on fishing that allowed the fishes in the sea to reproduce. Rites were performed for the Benya river god at the river bank and all the 77 gods of Elmina to traditionally lift the ban on fishing in the lagoon. This year’s festival mark 25th anniversary of the installation of Nana Kodwo Conduah VI as the Paramount Chief of Edina Traditional Area. The rites A net is cast three times by traditional priests after traditional ri...

Netherlands forward and Atletico Madrid star, Memphis Depay made a heartwarming visit to the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind on Thursday, 29 June   2023. His attendance was greeted with a warm welcome and  ardor  by students and staff who expected a special treat. Accompanied by Nicky Okiele , a renowned Ghanaian hairdresser from the UK, Memphis organized a unique event aimed at bringing smiles and style to the school. Together they formed a team of 25 talented hair stylists who generously provided services to students and staff, including free haircuts and trendy hair and makeup. The school was filled with excitement and joy while the hairdressers worked their magic. The students were delighted with their new appearance and proudly showed off their new hairstyles. Memphis gesture not only conveyed a sense of empowerment, but also encoura...

The Coaster warmth and culture extend to our buzzing bars and pubs, nightclubs and drinking spots where African rhythm is usually alive. Night life in Cape Coast, Ghana is great as more people come out to have fun especially on Fridays with family and friends after hectic days at the work. There's a popular saying that "Oguaa fida Wɔnnsɛ no" which translates as "We don't wast Fridays in Cape Coast Oguaa"... Underlisted are few places to hangout anytime you are in cape coast. 1. The BAR 2. Sahara Spring Resturant and Pub  3. Fays Lounge  4. Twinkle Lounge  5. Highway Restaurant and Bar  6. Whispers Tales 

The Central Regional Co-ordinating Council (CRCC) in collaboration with Central Regional Development Commission (Cedecom), Central Regional House of Chiefs and all 22 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) present Central Regional Trade, Tourism, and Investment Fair dubbed CENTRAL EXPO’ 23. The Central Expo "is to create visibility for Central Region on trade, tourism and investment opportunities to the general public, especially the financial and business communities. The theme for this year’s Expo is "Sustaining Business Opportunities: Nurturing Small and Medium Enterprises in the Central Region”. The CENTRAL EXPO’23 will commence on the 25th August to 2nd September 2023, an event which will make history with this year’s Fetu Afahye of Oguaa at the Adisadel College Park, Cape Coast. Visit: https://crcc.gov.gh/expo-2023/ for exhibition preference and prices