Ho Comes Alive: 2025 Asogli Te Za Sees Cultural Splendour with Vice President in Attendance

The 2025 Asogli Te Za (Yam Festival) in Ho was a grand spectacle of tradition, pageantry, and communal pride, held on Saturday under the stirring theme: “Together in honesty and purpose, we build a just, peaceful and prosperous nation.”

The festival drew hundreds of traditional rulers, cultural troupes, political leaders, and festival-goers to celebrate the Yam harvest, reaffirm cultural heritage, and renew commitments to unity and national progress.

Dignitaries, Drums & Drama

A highlight of this year’s edition was the presence of Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who graced the grand durbar as special guest of honour. Her arrival set the tone for the celebrations, signaling the government’s recognition of the cultural importance and grassroots connection of such festivals.

Accompanying her were the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, and other high-level officials, traditional leaders, and members of the Asogli State. The gathering underscored the synergy between state institutions and traditional authorities in using culture as a unifying and developmental lever.

The durbar featured majestic processions of chiefs in full regalia, musical performances by Ewe cultural troupes, rhythmic drumming, spirited dancing, and ritualistic displays that narrated the Asogli people’s history, beliefs, and values. Visitors and residents alike were treated to an immersive experience of color, sound, and meaning.

Message of Unity & Integrity

In her address, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang lauded the people of Asogli for keeping alive their traditions, while reminding the nation of the solemn theme. She urged Ghanaians to live in honesty, pursue purpose, and foster a just, peaceful, and prosperous nation — words that resonated with the festival’s symbolism of renewal and abundance.

Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, also addressed the crowd, stressing that cultural identity must be fused with accountability and purpose-driven leadership. He emphasized that festivals like Te Za are not mere celebrations, but foundations for communal cohesion, moral consciousness, and regional advancement.

Beyond Pageantry: Economic & Social Impact

The 2025 Te Za was more than spectacle — it was a platform for economic activations, community engagement, and cultural tourism. Local farmers, craft artisans, and food vendors showcased yam-based delicacies and traditional crafts, generating trade and drawing visitors from across Ghana.

Cultural exhibitions and storytelling sessions reinforced intergenerational knowledge transfer, while youth and women’s groups used the festival to highlight their roles in community development. The festival also served as a venue to spotlight agricultural initiatives in the Volta Region, underlining the importance of yam cultivation to food security and rural livelihoods.

A Festival of Connection & Aspiration

The 2025 Asogli Te Za reaffirmed its stature as a premier cultural festival — one that stitches together the threads of heritage, governance, and aspirational nationhood. With the Vice President’s presence, the message was clear: culture remains a powerful vehicle for unity and national reflection.

As chiefs sat in state, drums resounded across Ho, and laughter echoed through the streets, the people of Asogli and their guests marked not just the harvest of new yams, but a renewed commitment to honesty, purpose, and shared prosperity.