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The Asafotufiami festival, the biggest celebration of the culture and tradition of the people of Ada, is to kick-start August 2, 2017 with a homecoming and bonfire night at the Aqua Safari Resort.
The festival which is in its 80th year is one of the biggest festivals in Ghana and attended by over three million people from all walks of life.
A statement from the organisers said there will be amazing performances from some top artistes in Ghana to climax the week-long celebration.
This year’s Asafotufiami festival coincides with the 40 years of Djetse Akuaku’s reign on the Ada Paramount Stool.
Activities such as a float, homecoming/bonfire night, a beauty pageant and a grand durbar will feature as part of the anniversary.
Held during the first week of August every year, the festival allows the people of Ada to celebrate their Asafo companies and the ancient wars that they fought to protect themselves and their lands from foreign invasion.
In modern times, the festival has, however, become a time for the sons and daughters of Ada to come back home to take stock of issues that are hindering the development of the area and make plans for the next year.
This year’s festival will have the honour of having President Akufo-Addo, former Presidents Jerry John Rawlings and John Dramani Mahama and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, as special guests.
This year’s Asafotufiami is proudly powered by the Paramount Stool of Ada and sponsored by Group Ideal, TV Africa, Business & Financial Times, Ghanaian Times, The Finder, Citi FM, Multimedia Group, Obonu TV, Obonu FM and  Radio Ada.
Highlights of the festival include traditional Asafo welcome by Nene Abram, Miss Ada 2017 and a durbar.