NANA ASUO GYEBI FESTIVAL
2026-01-10 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | RESTORATION PLAZA, 1368 FULTON STREET , NY, BROOKLYN, 11216, United States
54TH ANNUAL NANA ASUO GYEBI FESTIVAL

Nana Asuo Gyebi is a river deity originally from northern Ghana, West Africa. Hisshrine was brought to America in 1965 by Nana Yao Opare Dinizulu I. Nana Asuostated he was coming to America to help “the lost children of Africa reclaim theirspiritual past.”

He is a very kind, protective, patient and generous deity. He is anObrafo (executioner & law enforcer), a healer and protector who offers protectionand executes justice for all who call on him and seeks his aid and has faith in him.

Nana Asuo Gyebi has excellent medicine and many have been healed by him.He abhors liars and expects honesty from anyone who comes to him for help.

Prayers/offerings will be accepted by him following the festival!ONIPAABUSIA@HOTMAIL.COM

Akwasidae
2026-02-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-03-15 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-04-26 00:00 - 23:59
The Akan annual calendar is divided into nine parts, each lasting approximately six weeks but varying between 40 and 42 days in a period called the Adae Festival. The Adae Festival has two celebration days: the Akwasidae Festival is celebrated on the final Sunday of the period, while the Awukudae Festival is celebrated on a Wednesday within the period.

The Friday preceding 10 days to the Akwasidae is called the Fofie (meaning a ritual Friday). As the festival is always held on Sundays (Twi in Kwasidae), its recurrence could be after 40 or 42 days in accordance with the official Calendar of Ashanti.

During the last Akwasidae of the year, which coincides with the Adae Kese Festival, special attention is given to making food offerings and donations for helping people. The festivals of Adae are not interchangeable as they were fixed from ancient times.

Akom Kese in honor of Nana Yao Opare Dinizulu Ist
2026-02-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Onipa Abusia Inc., 171-32 Liberty Ave, Jamaica, NY, 11433, United States
Nana Yao Opare Dinizulu I is the beloved founder of the Akan culture in America. Few people parallel the contribution of Nana Yao in perpetuating African culture and heritage in the United States. He was an example of an African born in America who never relinquished his connection to Africa. The legacy he left behind assists us as Akans in America to hold steadfast and faithful to the traditions of our ancient fore-parents. Nana’s genuine love and admiration for his culture instilled and nurtured by his grandparents, gained him much recognition and respect from Africans born in America and abroad. Nana never wavered from his mission of promoting African culture. As a result, Nana laid the foundation for thousands of people to be introduced to African culture. Nana began his ascension to the land of Nsamando on February 10, 1991. Join us in celebration of Nana Yao Opare Dinizulu I who left a legacy that continues to enrich and benefit us all. In addition to holding an Akom Kese we will speak of his history, his achievements, his impact and much more. This is a celebration for all who knew Nana or want to know of him. This is a celebration for all who continue to create institutions that reflect our African history and heritage. This is a celebration for all the “lost sons and daughters” of Africa who found their way because of the dedication of Nana Yao Opare Dinizulu I in laying the path.

Seeds of Renewal
2026-03-21 13:00 - 17:00
TBD

Nana Asuo Botopre Festival
2026-04-18 17:00 - 22:00 | RESTORATION PLAZA, 1368 FULTON STREET , NY, BROOKLYN, 11216, United States
He is the combined energies of Asuo Boto & Asuo Bosomprim. In Akan cosmology, it is stated that Kokofu is one of the first places that Almighty God established life. In fact, he often states that he was present when Almighty God created the earth. Prayers/offerings will be accepted by him/his shrine following the festival! Nana Asuo Botopre is an ancient river deity from Kokofu- Asante, Ghana.

WE ARE DEDICATING THIS FESTIVAL TO NANA AKOSUA OFORIWA, WHO RECENTLY BEGAN HER JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF THE ANCESTORS.

IN 1980, NANA YAO OPARE DINIZULU I INVITED OKOMFOHENE NANA SERWAA TO AMERICA AND NANA AKOSUA ACCOMPANIED HER. IT WAS DURING THIS TIME THAT NANA AKOSUA POSSESSED AND INTRODUCED US TO NANA ASUO BOTOPRE.

Nana Kumi Festival
2026-08-22 00:00 - 23:59
Nana Kumi is an ancient war deity from Aburi-Nsaba, Ghana, West Africa. His shrine laid dormant for hundreds of years in the old town of Nsaba. In 1972 on a Thursday afternoon while walking the through the town, Nana Yao Opare Dinizulu I discovered an old tree stump overgrown by bushes. Nana Yao told the people that there was something under that tree stump. Due to the persistence of Nana Yao, they dug deep into the ground and found Nana Kumi.

Gifts and offerings can be presented to Nana Kumi. Dinner will be served following the Afahye.

Date & Location TBD

Odwira Celebration
2026-10-24 00:00 - 23:59

Nana Esi Festival
2026-11-21 17:00 - 22:00 | TBD
