Outline: Regional Minister’s AshantiFest Begins on April 12
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon Frank Amoakohene has lined up 25 activities to mark the highly anticipated Ashantifest set to commence on April 12, 2025.
The festival will open with a cleanup exercise and encompasses sports competitions, traditional events, educational activities, economic events and entertainment.
It will climax with Thanksgiving Service on April 26, strategically scheduled to coincide wit the 75th birthday of the Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Below is the Official Event Schedule:
Saturday, 12th April 2025
Cleanup Exercise – 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM | All MMDAs
Opening Match / Launch of Inter-District Soccer Games – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | TBD
Boxing Night – 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Paa Joe Stadium, KNUST
Sunday, 13th April 2025
Akwasidae/Y33k)som – 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Manhyia
Fashion Exhibition – 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Rattray Park
Fashion Night – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Rattray Park
Monday, 14th April 2025
Basic School Spelling Bee (English & Twi) – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Great Hall, KNUST
Inter-SHS Debate Competition – 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Great Hall, KNUST
Science and Technology Fair – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Great Hall, KNUST
Tuesday, 15th April 2025
Cultural Day – Performances by Cultural Groups/Students – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Kumasi Cultural Center
Jama Festival – 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Kumasi Cultural Center
Food Fair / Food Bazaar – 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Kumasi Cultural Center
Wednesday, 16th April 2025
Ashanti Development Forum – Public Lecture – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Prempeh Assembly Hall
Panel Discussion on Ashanti Development – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Prempeh Assembly Hall
Open Forum – Q&A Session – 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Prempeh Assembly Hall
Thursday, 17th April 2025
Free Health Screening – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Kumasi Central Prisons
Blood Donation – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Kumasi City Mall
Movie Night / Honoring Kumawood Fallen Heroes – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Golden Eagle Cinemas, Kumasi City Mall
Friday, 18th April 2025
Excursion and Carnival – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Lake Bosomtwe
Kids Festival – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Jubilee Park
Saturday, 19th April 2025
Kwabre Anwene3 Festival (Wood Carving, Adinkra) – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Mamponteng
Kente Festival – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Bonwire
Ashanti Konnect Concert (Music Festival) – 5:30 PM – Till Late | Bonwire
Sunday, 20th April 2025
Ashanti Dramalogue – Kumawood All Stars, Kejetia Vs Makola, Stand-up Comedy, Stage Play – 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM | KNUST CCB Auditorium
Monday, 21st April 2025
Fundraising with Heal Komfo Anokye Team – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Manhyia
Saturday, 26th April 2025
Thanksgiving & Celebration of 26 Years of Reign of HRM Otumfuo Osei Tutu II – TBD | Anglican Cathedral
