2026
Ghana Twins Festival & Homowo 2026
A Journey of Cultural Homecoming
Join Certified Africa for an extraordinary cultural immersion as we experience the vibrant Twins/Homowo Festival in Jamestown, Accra—one of Ghana's most significant traditional celebrations. This isn't just a trip; it's a homecoming to ancestral roots, a spiritual celebration, and an opportunity to witness centuries-old traditions that continue to thrive today.
🎭 About the Festivals
The Homowo Festival: "Hooting at Hunger"
Homowo (meaning "hooting at hunger") is a magnificent harvest celebration of the Ga people in Ghana. This centuries-old tradition commemorates their ancestors' triumph over a devastating famine. During the festival, the streets of Accra and surrounding Ga communities come alive with:
- Sacred Food Rituals: The preparation and sprinkling of Kpokpoi (fermented cornmeal and palm nut soup) by chiefs and traditional priests to thank the gods and ancestors
- Vibrant Processions: Communities dressed in traditional white and red attire, with drumming (Kpanlogo rhythms), singing, and dancing filling the streets
- Ancestral Homecoming: People of Ga descent return to their ancestral coastal communities, transforming quiet villages into vibrant centers of celebration
- Fishing Rituals: Coastal communities honor Nai Wulomo (the sea god) with offerings for protection and good catches
The Twins Festival: A Sacred Celebration
One of the most fascinating aspects of Homowo is the Twins Festival. In Ga culture, twins hold sacred status and are believed to bring special blessings to their families. During this celebration:
- Twins of all ages dress in white and participate in purification rituals
- Communities parade twins through towns with music and dancing
- The community seeks blessings from these special children
💫 Why This Experience is Different
While Homowo focuses on thanksgiving for harvest and ancestral remembrance, the Twins Festival celebrates the divine gift of twins within this cultural framework. Together, they create a rich tapestry of Ga heritage—and you'll experience it all from the inside, not as an observer.
👨👩👧👦 A Personal Story: Why This Journey Matters
👋 A Personal Note from Kristin Tellis Quaye
Co-Founder & CEO, Certified Africa
In 2024, my husband Nii Armah Quaye (who is Ga from Jamestown) and I were blessed with twin boys. Their arrival immediately immersed us into the rich cultural traditions surrounding twins in Ga culture—traditions that would transform our connection to Ghana forever.
Coming Home to Jamestown
Our twins' birth reconnected my husband with his ancestral house in Jamestown, Accra. His paternal grandfather descended from a lineage of Wulomei—traditional priests and custodians of Ga land who serve as spiritual intermediaries between the community and their deities. These sacred roles are hereditary, passed down through specific family lineages for generations.
When our twins were born, we needed to complete proper twin rites through traditional consultations with Numo Ayitey Cobblah III, the Wulomo who presides over Nii's ancestral house. Through these ceremonies, we discovered something remarkable: one of the primary reasons our twins came to us was to bring my husband back home to his paternal community.
🌟 An Incredible Full Circle Moment
Here's where the story gets truly magical: Jamestown—the very community our twins brought us back to—is the exact place where Nii and I first met in 2016 at the iconic Jamestown lighthouse! What seemed like a chance encounter eight years ago was actually the beginning of a journey that would bring us full circle to this ancestral home.
My Cultural Transformation
Participating in these twin rites and Homowo celebrations has been transformative. The experience of being inside these festivals rather than just observing them has given me a profound appreciation of Ga culture. In fact, connecting with the community during the Festival sparked my interest to take learning Ga more seriously.
I hope to serve as a Griot—a keeper of culture and history, someone who shares Ga culture globally. I recently started formal Ga language lessons, and I'm extremely excited about this journey of cultural stewardship.
🎉 Join Our Cultural Homecoming!
The Certified Africa Family and I invite you to participate in both Festivals with us in 2026. If you have an interest in experiencing what homecomings feel like on the African continent, our Twins Festival and Homowo experience is perfect for you.
✨ What Makes This Experience Special:
You'll be right in the middle of these amazing Ga traditions, witness ceremonies that have been happening for hundreds of years, and connect with local Ghanaians in a way most visitors never get to. The coolest part? You'll experience everything alongside our team—including me and my family as we participate in the Twin and Homowo celebrations with our own little ones.
📅 Trip Details
When
August 2026
Exact dates will be confirmed by the Wulomo in January 2026. Based on the past two years, we anticipate the festival will fall around August 14-15, 2026.
Where
Jamestown, Accra, Ghana
While each Ga community has their own Homowo celebration, we will specifically be celebrating in Jamestown—the ancestral home of our Co-Founder Nii.
💰 Investment & What's Included
Trip Price: $650 per person
Registration Fee: $100
Flexible payment plans available.
Your Experience Includes:
Festival Access & Cultural Experiences
- Exclusive access to BOTH festival days (Twins Festival & Homowo)
- Traditional welcome ceremony & Meet & Greet
- Access to exclusive festival events and cultural experiences
- Participation in traditional drumming and dancing
- Witness the sacred preparation of Kpekple (ceremonial food)
- Street processions and twin celebrations
- Authentic community feasts
Tours & Activities
- Jamestown Walking Tour
- Visit to the iconic Jamestown Lighthouse
- Cultural storytelling sessions with local elders
- Exclusive Certified Africa Twins/Homowo Party
- Free time to explore Jamestown markets
What's Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to all festival events
- Meals on both festival days
- Festival souvenir package
- Exclusive Certified Africa festival t-shirt
- Dedicated Certified Africa team member accompanies the entire trip
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Accommodations
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Meals outside of festival days
- Optional additional activities
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to all festival events
- Meals on both festival days
- Festival souvenir package
- Exclusive Certified Africa festival t-shirt
- Dedicated Certified Africa team member accompanies the entire trip
📋 Sample Itinerary
- Jamestown Walking Tour including the historic lighthouse
- Visit to Ussher Fort and James Fort Meet local artisans and craftspeople
- Exclusive Certified Africa Twins/Homowo Party
Note: This is a sample itinerary. Final schedule will be confirmed based on the official festival dates announced in January 2026.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🌍 Why Travel With Certified Africa?
Intimate Cultural Access
Private dinners in local homes, exclusive ceremonies, and behind-the-scenes connections with historians, artists, and community leaders—including direct access to traditional priests and Ga elders.
Expert On-Ground Support
A dedicated Certified Africa team member accompanies every trip, handling all logistics so you can focus on the experience. Plus, you'll have the unique opportunity to experience the festivals alongside our founders.
Authentic Connections
This isn't staged for tourists—you'll be participating in real community celebrations alongside local families, experiencing the festivals from the inside.
Seamless Planning
From accommodations recommendations and transportation to curated activities and local guides, we handle the details. Flexible payment plans make your journey accessible.
"The coolest part about this journey is that you won't just witness these beautiful traditions—you'll be welcomed into them. You'll share meals with local families, dance in the streets alongside Ga community members, and create connections that last long after the trip ends. This is the kind of transformative travel experience that changes how you see the world—and how you see yourself within it."
— Kristin Tellis Quaye, Co-Founder & CEO, Certified Africa
📝 Ready to Join Us?
✨ Space is Limited!
Due to the intimate nature of this cultural experience and our commitment to authentic community engagement, we can only accommodate a limited number of travelers.