People of Manya Jorpanya Traditional area perform rituals for Ngmayem Festival
The visit was led by Nene Dr. Tei Djahene Korabo IV, Manya Matse and Senior Asafoatse of the Shai Traditional Area, together with sub-chiefs, family heads and community members.
The 2026 Manya Jorpanya Ngmayem Festival saw participants from the Manya Jorpanya Traditional Area in S3 (Shai) journey to the Shai Hills Resource Reserve to honor their ancestral home at the Manya-Yo attraction site. Led by Nene Dr. Tei Djahene Korabo IV, Manya Matse and other community members, the visit aimed to educate younger generations about their rich history, sacrifices and experiences.
The Shai Hills hold significant importance in the ancestral history and cultural heritage of the S3 (Shai) Dangme people. Upon arrival at the Manya-Yo site, traditional leaders and community members conducted customary rites, prayers and libations as part of the annual Ngmayem Festival celebrations. The Ngmayem Festival, according to Nene Dr. Tei Djahene Korabo IV, is not merely a celebration but a time to remember one's roots, honor ancestors, and strengthen the bonds among the S3 people.
For the people of Manya Jorpanya, this visit serves as an opportunity to reconnect with their ancestral roots and pay tribute to the generations that came before them. Coming together to their ancestral home reinforces their shared history, identity, and sense of belonging as Dangme. Queen Mother Nana Ayerko Blemayo II emphasized that culture provides younger generations with an opportunity to learn about their roots, ensuring the preservation of important traditions, stories and cultural practices for future Dangme.
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