21/08/2025
Obrempong Nii Kwashie Gborlor IV, Divisional Chief of Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South Municipality, majestically displayed the revered traditional Obonu Dance during the Homowo Festival celebrations of the Mantse Ankrah Royal Family at Kaneshie.
The Obonu Dance is more than just performance, it is a living testimony of Ga heritage, culture, and spirituality. Rooted in the royal and warrior traditions of the Ga people, the Obonu is performed with the great Obonu drum, a sacred instrument historically reserved for chiefs, warriors, and priests. Its rhythms and movements embody royal prestige, divine authority, and ancestral presence.
Historically, the Obonu was used to summon warriors, announce great communal events, and honor the gods and ancestors. It was a dance of unity, courage, and spiritual invocation—calling on the Creator (Ataa Naa Nyonmo) and the protective spirits of the forebears to bless and guide the community. Every step, every drumbeat, and every movement speaks to the power of leadership, the sacredness of tradition, and the resilience of the Ga people.
Today, the Obonu Dance remains a symbol of dignity, continuity, and cultural pride. In showcasing it during Homowo, Obrempong Nii Kwashie Gborlor IV not only celebrated the festival of harvest and victory over famine but also reaffirmed the enduring strength, spirituality, and unity of the Ga people.
credit= James Town Tv
