The Anlo Royal Heritage has welcomed the Benkumhene of Gomoa Amanful, Nana Abena Etubra, Adonten Division of the Gomoa Assin Traditional Area to her ancestral home at Keta-Dzelukope in the Volta Region, in a ceremony celebrating shared ancestry, culture and unity.
Nana Abena Etubra, daughter from Keta-Dzelukope, was received by the Togbi Tay-Agbozo Royal Families, the Togbi Dzokoto Gligui Royal Families and the Nugbemado-Ziddah Families.
The homecoming followed her installation as the Benkumhene of Gomoa Amanful in 2023.
The ceremony featured colourful cultural performances by groups from both Anlo and Gomoa, symbolising the strong historical and cultural ties between the two communities.
Traditional music, dance and customary rites added significance to the occasion, which brought together members of the royal families and residents from both regions.
Nana Abena Etubra’s lineage is considered unique, connecting royal heritage from Anlo,(Keta-Dzelukope),Gomoa and Ga in the Greater Accra Region.
Her homecoming was therefore seen as an important occasion for strengthening family bonds and promoting cultural identity.
Addressing the gathering, Nana Abena Etubra expressed appreciation to her parents and families for preserving her diverse cultural heritage.
She described the people of Anlo and Gomoa Amanful as one people, regardless of the languages they speak or the communities in which they live.
She reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the development of both Anlo and Gomoa Amanful.
The Benkumhene also called for unity among the families and urged the people to promote and preserve their shared cultural identity for future generations.
Togbi James Ocloo IV of Keta-Dzelukope urged parents and community members to take proper care of their children, describing Nana Abena Etubra’s homecoming as a symbolic moment for the people.
He pledged that the people of Keta-Dzelukope would continue to collaborate with Gomoa Amanful to preserve their cultural heritage and strengthen the relationship between the two communities.
James Dagbi, a lead family member, and other speakers described the ceremony as a unique celebration of cultural diversity and unity.
They called on Ghanaians to remain united, live as one people and work collectively to preserve the nation’s rich cultural heritage.
