2025 Programme Outline

Various Locations Across the UK
Monday 11th August – Sunday 17th August 2025
Theme: INCLUSIVE HEALTH AND EDUCATION

ORGANIZERS: AFRICA HELPS UK and ASANTE CULTURAL & TRADITIONAL INSTITUTE
In partnership with UK AHENFO NE AHEMAA 1. and ASANTE SIKA DWA MMA (NKABOM)

Opening Ceremony (Evening)
NB: Bus Tour London
Locations: Westminster
Location: WANDSWORTH COUNCIL HALL
• Official Opening Ceremony Remarks:
• Cultural Display (Adowa, Kete and Creative Arts)
• Unveiling of Festival Schedule
• Networking Reception
• Media Engagement

Business & Investment Forum  (AHUK, APC & Zoro King)
Location: Business Centre or Hotel Conference Room
Panel Discussion: “The Ghana-UK Trade Bridge”
• Diaspora Investment Opportunities in Ghana
• Networking and Launching
• Showcasing Ghanaian Entrepreneurs in the UK

DINNER WITH HM OTUMFUO OSEI TUTU Ⅱ (ASANTEHENE)
1. Special Message from HM OSEI TUTU II
2. Recognition and Acknowledgement with awards
3. Messages from the VIP
4. Live music
5. Networking
Location: (TBC)

Cultural Exhibition (Manhyia Museum)
Location: Museum / Gallery / Community Centre
• Display of Traditional African/Ghanaian Artefacts & Clothing
• Storytelling & Oral History
• Screening of Ghanaian Historical/Cultural Films
• Q&A with Ghanaian Filmmakers

Youth & Education Day/ HM Osei Otumfuo II Foundation
Location: University Campus or Community Hall
• Seminar: “Empowering the Next Generation of Africa and Ghanaian Leaders”
• Akan Language Workshop
• Youth Talent Showcase
• Mentorship Sessions
• Health Talks on Diet, Mental Health & Elderly Care
• Dementia Awareness
• Cultural Display

Main AKWASIDAE DURBAR & FESTIVAL DAY
Location: WANDSWORTH LONDON (KING GEORGES PARK)
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Traditional Procession of Chiefs and Queen Mothers
• Pouring of Libation & Ancestral Remembrance
• Cultural Performances (Dance, Drumming, Poetry)
• Food & Craft Market
• Presentation and Appreciation