This annual festival (Ancestor Veneration Ceremony) occurs in the second week of October and is deeply influenced by southern Ghanaian culture, especially Ghana’s Ga-Dangme traditions, though it is generally rooted in shared West African traditional rites. The festival is also known for the libation, prayers and traditional African rites that are performed for our ancestors, […]

The Freedom Parade is an annual body painting and masquerade festival that initially premiered at Nkyinkyim Museum as a Jama competition in December.  The festival has since evolved into a full-blown celebration every January that attracts people from various cultures, backgrounds, and artistic expressions. During the Freedom Parade, participants dress up in elaborate costumes and […]

Nkyinkyim Za: Creative Communal Labour is a year-long event that celebrates multidisciplinary creative contributions from people who are informed by the African Diaspora. The event seeks to bring together a diverse range of artists. Nkyinkyim Za offers unique opportunities throughout the year for artists and creatives to connect and collaborate with others who share a […]