Ejisu to celebrate maiden Yaa Asantewaa I festival to rebuild burnt museum

Ejisu will honor the maiden Yaa Asantewaa I festival from December 24 to 27, 2026, to commemorate the legacy of the courageous female warrior from the Asante kingdom. Nana Yaa Asantewaa II, the Paramount queen mother of Ejisu, spearheaded the festival with the aim of raising funds for reconstructing the museum built in memory of the legend. The museum, which once housed traditional relics, was destroyed by fire around a decade and a half ago, but has yet to undergo significant renovations to restore its former glory.

During the launch, Nana Yaa Asantewaa II announced that the 2026 festival would focus on rebuilding and recommissioning the museum to preserve the historical legacy of Nana Yaa Asantewaa I. She emphasized the annual nature of the event, which will serve as a platform to reflect on her contributions to Asante history while mobilizing support for the restoration of the museum. The festival's approval was obtained from the Asantehene, and Nana Yaa Asantewaa II invited the community and well-wishers to participate.

Regional Director of the Kumasi Cultural Centre, Peter Kofi Marfo, detailed the activities planned for the three-day festival. On December 24, the festival will kick off with a community clean-up exercise, health screening, and traditional games. On December 25, traditional cooking competitions will take place among various groups and churches in the area.

The festival will conclude on December 26 with a grand durbar, during which funds will be raised to support the museum's reconstruction. Mr. Marfo urged various stakeholders and members of the public to attend in large numbers to contribute to preserving Ejisu's historical heritage.