Manhyia South MP Launches Soloku Festival: “Not Just About Music and Celebration”
- Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah launched a Soloku Festival to celebrate culture and boost the local economy
- The MP said exciting events were planned, including street jams, cultural performances, and a dance competition
- The festival's theme is 'One People! One Vibe,' and is envisioned to promote unity and opportunities for locals
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has launched a festival to celebrate cultural heritage and stimulate local economic growth within the constituency.
Scheduled for Easter Monday, April 6, 2026, the “Soloku” Festival is meant to celebrate the community's rich cultural identity and vibrant talents.
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Adom News reported that the festival will feature an exciting mix of street jam sessions, cultural performances, and community competitions, including a Soloku Dance Competition.
Radio Tamale shared photos of the March 25 launch on Facebook.
At the heart of the festival is a simple but powerful message: “One People! One Vibe.”
Speaking at the launch, Awuah emphasised that the initiative was not just about celebration but about transforming the local economy.
“The Soloku Festival is not just about music and celebration. It is about unity. It is about creating opportunities for our young people, supporting local businesses and strengthening the bonds that hold our communities together."
The legislator also expressed gratitude to traditional leaders, the media, partners and sponsors for their support.
He, however, also appealed for sponsorship from some corporate entities in Ghana.
What is soloku?
Soloku is a dance style and associated cultural festivities, characterised by energetic, sometimes provocative, movements.
According to the Urban Dictionary, it is a term given to a certain type of street parties in Ghana.
Ghana's women's football team, the Black Queens, made waves for their wild soloku celebrations after clinching bronze at the expense of South Africa at the 2024 WAFCON.
In a video that made waves on social media at the time, Grace Asantewaa, Nancy Amoah, and Comfort Yeboah took centre stage in the dressing room.
The trio led the iconic dance to the infectious rhythm of Patapaa’s One Corner.
Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah stood by, taking in the wild scene as her teammates danced like no one was watching.
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Easter celebrations in Ghana
The Easter period features a variety of celebrations outside Christian observances, in various regions of Ghana.
Most notably, Kwahu in the Eastern region is a popular destination for Ghanaians and people from all walks of life during the Easter festivities.
Kwahu Easter is the annual Easter celebration in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region of Ghana.
People from all walks of life and all nationalities throng to the Kwahu Hills every Easter to celebrate the three-day-long holiday.
Man shares paragliding experience during Easter festivities
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian man shared a video on social media detailing his paragliding experience.
The man had this experience during the Easter festival at Kwahu in the Eastern region.
Several netizens who watched the video said they thought the experience was frightening in the comment section.
Source: YEN.com.gh
