More than 6,000 people participated in the 2026 Ga Homowo Health Walk on August 1, as residents, traditional leaders, and visitors came together for one of the flagship activities leading up to this year's Homowo Festival.
The annual event was sponsored by Bills Micro Credit Limited, promoting healthy living, cultural pride, and community unity while drawing participants from across the Ga State and beyond.
Homowo Health Walk Kicks Off with Free Health Screening
The walk began at Mantse Agbona and took participants through major parts of Gamashie, including Makola, Arena, Korle Bu, Korle Gonno, Mamprobi, and Chorkor before ending at Bannerman Road. Earlier in the day, free health screening was conducted, setting the stage for the event's climax.
Traditional games, including ludo, card competitions, and other recreational activities, took center stage, with participants competing for cash prizes. Musical performances from Akosua Agyapong, King Jerry, Adane Best, and Adotey Tetor added to the festive atmosphere.
Community Unity and Traditional Pride on Display
Speaking at the event, Nuumo Nikoi Amasah II, Klan Wulomo, and Vice President of the Ga Adangbe Wulomei Council, thanked the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Traditional Council, Bills Micro Credit, and the company's Founder, Richard Nii-Armah Quaye, for their continued support of the annual Health Walk.
Nuumo Nikoi Amasah II emphasized that the event is deliberately organized in the week preceding the Homowo Festival to foster unity among the Ga people and prepare communities for the celebrations.
Partnership with Bills Micro Credit Supports Traditional Festivals
Representing Bills Micro Credit, the company's Marketing Manager, Nana Ama Anderson, said supporting traditional festivals has become an important part of the company's commitment to the communities it serves. She noted that since 2024, Bills Micro Credit has partnered with traditional councils across Ghana to support major festivals, including Homowo, Fetu Afahye, Odwira, and Hogbetsotso.
The partnership between Bills Micro Credit and traditional councils has helped to promote cultural heritage and community unity, while also providing economic benefits to local communities.
In conclusion, the 2026 Ga Homowo Health Walk was a resounding success, bringing together thousands of people from across the Ga State and beyond. As the Homowo Festival approaches, the Health Walk serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of community unity, cultural pride, and healthy living.
Source: Joy Online
