The annual event, held in the Saboba District of the Northern Region, brought together community members from across Ghana and abroad to honor their culture and celebrate the harvest.
Ndipoandan means “New Guinea Corn Festival.” It marks the harvest of guinea corn, an important staple crop for the Konkomba people of the Gur ethnic group. Beyond giving thanks for a successful farming season, the festival also signals the start of a new agricultural year — symbolizing renewal, gratitude, and continuity.
Wearing colorful traditional clothing, elders, youth, and children took part in dances, music, and storytelling passed down through generations. This year’s theme focused on using culture as a tool to unite the community and promote development.
The Chief of Sambuli, Ubor N-Yabi Malibei, called for peace and unity while raising concerns about poor telecommunications in the area, saying development cannot happen in isolation. Community leaders also highlighted local projects needing support, including a maternity block, a community center, and a junior high school building.
The guest of honor, Ubor Dr. Tassan Konja VI, Paramount Chief of the Kpasa Traditional Area in the Oti Region, encouraged young people to focus on education and entrepreneurship to help strengthen the community’s future.
Source: TRT Africa
