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The ‘Atopa’ festival and people who elcebrate It

In the field of festivals, there at different kinds of celebrations in Ghana.

Festivals are observed in almost every tribe situated in Ghana. They primarily do it to commemorate their forefathers and offer sacrifices to the gods of the land.

In this short piece, we are going to tackle one of the most fascinating festivals in Ghana.

Currently, the people of Gomoa Fetteh are trending on all social media outlets because of their ‘Atopa’ festival.

Gomoa Fetteh is located in the Central part of Ghana. The ‘Atopa’ festivity is said to be one of the outstanding cultural heritage in Ghana.

How it’s been celebrated

The people in the Gomoa neighbourhood are made to line up on the freeway. The formation is done accordingly whereby a female stands in front of a male to act.

The ‘Atopa’ festival is performed by the young and old grown-ups in the town hence they are mandated to observe the customs of the land.

The males in the community are made to hit and smack hard at the backside of the ladies in the town.

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According to some citizens who have had the opportunity to experience ‘Atopa’ festivals states that it is morally upright and doesn’t bring any feasible predicaments.

 

Source: Gabsfeed.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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