In a colourful display of cultural heritage and spiritual devotion, the Paramount Queen of the Great-Ningo Traditional Area, Naana Dugbakuwor Dugba II, has led the celebration of the revered “Djange Domi” festival to honour the deities of the land.
The festival, recently observed with traditional fervour, was held to express collective gratitude to the gods for their continued protection over the Great-Ningo Traditional Area, ensuring peace and stability throughout the year.
Naana Dugbakuwor Dugba II explained that the festival is marked by joyous communal activities and ritual offerings to the primary deity of the land.
“In the course of celebrating this festival, residents go to the shrine of the deity to fervently submit their requests of choice which could either be in a form of protection, blessing, forgiveness and renewal of hope into the prospective years,” she stated.
According to her, the celebration also pays homage to the Djange deity for blessing the land with fertility, which has led to bountiful harvests and sustained the community through consistent agricultural production.
The festival typically coincides with the annual period of a ban on drumming and noise-making, during which smaller deities belonging to various families within the traditional area are also appeased.
Naana Dugbakuwor Dugba II revealed that the main deity honoured, known as “Yoomo Aboyo Djange,” is a female spirit considered the Founding Mother of the Great-Ningo Traditional Area. Her significance is celebrated uniquely and with deep reverence.
In an interview, the Queen called on all citizens of Great-Ningo to unite and contribute actively to the area’s growth and economic development.
Turning attention to governance and leadership, she lamented the impact of not having a Paramount Chief for over two decades, noting that the vacuum had hindered meaningful progress.
She urged residents to rally behind the newly enstooled Paramount Chief, Nene Osroagbo Djangmah XII, whom she described as a “visionary leader” capable of restoring pride and prosperity to the land.
“This, she said, would help in strengthening unity, progress and development of the Great-Ningo Traditional Area.”
