Ashantifest – Adomonline.com https://www.adomonline.com Your comprehensive news portal Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:36:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.adomonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Adomonline140-32x32.png Ashantifest – Adomonline.com https://www.adomonline.com 32 32 Maiden AshantiFest peaks this Easter weekend, Kumasi residents ready to participate in fun-filled activities https://www.adomonline.com/maiden-ashantifest-peaks-this-easter-weekend-kumasi-residents-ready-to-participate-in-fun-filled-activities/ Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:36:50 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2526719 The AshantiFest, instituted to mark Easter in the Ashanti Region, has entered its final lap filled with entertainment activities.

Already, a boxing night, football games, and an electrifying jama [Singing] competition have been held to the satisfaction of many.

Many more entertaining events are scheduled for the Easter weekend with many residents of Kumasi gearing up for full participation.

According to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, the idea to stage a festival was conceived after a request from some youth at a clean-up exercise.

On social media, the minister requested ideas to sustain the event for two weeks. Series of events were therefore scheduled for the ten-day event in the region.

“The whole concept of the Ashanti Festival is to bring out our various sectors, showcase what we have as a region and see how best we will be able to promote inter-sectoral support for each other”, he said.

The festival, which kicked started on 12th April, commenced with a clean-up exercise in all the Metropolitan, Municipal and Districts in the Ashanti Region.

A football game between sports presenters and Kumawood actors sparked excitement in the region, and a boxing night followed at the Parade Grounds of KNUST.

Though the city is not heavy on boxing, patronage was high, as bouts were interspersed with musical performances and comedy.

At the Food Fair and Bazaar held at the Kumasi Cultural Centre, a variety of indigenous Ashanti food was on display, attracting many patrons within the city.

It offered the stage for other cultures to promote their cuisine. The Ghanaian traditional fabrics and locally manufactured clothing featured prominently at the event grounds.

Foster Ayisah lauded the food on display, “The food bazaar was an interesting one. A lot of local food which are rarely seen was exhibited. I know many people have learnt new things just as I have.”

The organisers of the festival did not leave out educational activities for the basic and senior high schools.
For the basic schools, a spelling bee was organised among some public schools, while the Senior High Schools fiercely contested in a debate.

A Science and Technology Fair was also featured as part of the education activities. Inmates of the Kumasi Central Prisons were not left out of the event, as the minister led a medical screening.

A blood donation exercise was featured alongside the health screening exercise, which was also open to the public.

The programme, sponsored by telecommunication giants MTN, was heavily patronised by Kumasi residents. A trip to the Lake Bosomtwe and Kids Festival will be held on Easter Friday to usher in the weekend.

Rich traditional artifacts will also feature on Saturday at a Kente Festival and Wood Carving event.

The region’s dominance in the movie industry will also be showcased as part of the Ashanti Fest activities.

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Funny Face, Kwaku Manu bring fun to AshantiFest fashion show runway https://www.adomonline.com/funny-face-kwaku-manu-bring-fun-to-ashantifest-fashion-show-runway/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:37:57 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2524383

Comic actors Funny Face and Kwaku Manu stole the spotlight as they brought humour and energy to the runway during the AshantiFest 2025 Fashion Exhibition and Night of Fashion, held at Rattray Park in Kumasi.

The event formed part of the vibrant two-week festival themed “Explore Ashanti: Where Culture Lives.”

The crowd couldn’t get enough as the two brought their usual dose of humour and charm, turning the fashion showcase into pure entertainment.

Their unexpected catwalk appearance had the audience roaring with laughter and cheers, making their presence an unforgettable experience.

This was one of the few moments Funny Face has rocked the stage after taking a hiatus to focus on his mental health. His swift recovery was catalyzed by Kwaku Manu, making their shared stage appearance at AshantiFest a moment of pride.

AshantiFest continues with a lineup of events, including local bazaars, stage plays, excursions, spelling bees, and other exciting activities.

Watch video of Kwaku Manu and Funny Face below:

https://twitter.com/SIKAOFFICIAL1/status/1911575259708338533

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Abdul Razak and Frimpong Manso hail MTN Ashantifest community gala https://www.adomonline.com/abdul-razak-and-frimpong-manso-hail-mtn-ashantifest-community-gala/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:58:50 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2261843 Two former national superstars, Abdul Razak and Frimpong Manso, have extolled the concept of the community gala competition dubbed MTN Ashantifest 2023 to create unity and unearth talents in the Ashanti Region.

The 1978 African Footballer of the Year, Abdul Razak and top defender Frimpong Manso, who played for Kumasi Asante Kotoko think the community gala is another platform to identify and groom future stars.

The tournament, which will bring excitement to Kumasi, has 16 teams contesting for Ghc20,000 winning prize at stake.

Abdul Razak aka the Golden Boy said at the launch of the 2023 edition “Now the league has ended, no Premiership. No Division One or Division Two. They are all off. This time the MTN Community Gala is coming on that is where we are going to get players so the standard will be very high.”

Frimong Manso expressed that the competition is a big platform for both players and agents to achieve something special.

“There are certain players who don’t get the opportunity of playing at the highest level,” Frimpong Manso said at the launch of the event.

“With this community gala, you get to see players and agents come to the venue [to watch]. They even like those players because they are not affiliated with any club.”

Communities competing include Asafo, Amakom, Bantama, South Suntreso, Abuakwa, Santasi, Ahodwo, Atonso, Ahinsan, Tech and Ayigya.

Others are Aboabo, Asawasi, Oforikrom, Asokore Mampong, Krofrom, Suame, Tafo, Abrepo, Bremang, Bohyen, Mamponteng, Kronum, Magazine and Afrancho.

Old Tafo, the reigning champions hope to defend their title but it will not be easy as other teams are coming well prepared.

All participating teams will receive Ghc3,000 each for preparation, and the winner takes home Ghc20,000, the runner-up gets Ghc10,000 and 3rd gets Ghc5,000.

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