Ghana Day Festival
An initiative inspired by the Association of Ghanaian Unions in Switzerland (AGUS), serving as a vibrant platform to unite Ghanaian communities worldwide.
Our Mission
Our mission is to unite and bring together diverse groups to foster unity, connect with Ghanaian embassies, and act as a collective voice for Ghanaians abroad. Through entertainment, tourism, arts, and culture, we promote sustainable integration, collaboration, and foreign direct investments into Ghana, celebrating its rich heritage while building bridges between nations.
Cultural Preservation
Keeping Ghanaian traditions alive through music, dance, and storytelling.
Community Building
Bringing people together to celebrate diversity and create lasting connections.
Global Celebration
Sharing Ghanaian culture with the world and promoting cultural exchange.
Sustainable Integration
Fostering partnerships between Ghana and host countries for mutual growth.
Executives
Meet the dedicated team behind the Ghana Day Festival
Nurudeen Taimako
President
Lesley Riwar
General Secretary
Jeffries Quaye
Organizing Secretary
Aziz Dabre
Deputy Organizing Secretary
Philip Wangyimba
Media:PR & Communication
Eddie Appau
Deputy Media:PR & Communication
Christina Ghansah
Treasurer
Our Journey
From the birth of Highlife music to our global festival today, discover how Ghanaian culture continues to inspire and unite people around the world.
Highlife Origins
Highlife music emerges in Ghana, blending African rhythms with Western influences like jazz, foxtrot, and calypso.
Cultural Evolution
Highlife evolves into modern styles including burger highlife and Afrobeat, spreading across Africa and the diaspora.
Festival Foundation
Ghana Day Festival established to unite Ghanaian communities worldwide and celebrate cultural heritage.
Global Impact
Annual celebration promoting sustainable partnerships and cultural exchange between Ghana and host countries.
Our Impact
Through our annual celebrations and ongoing initiatives, we‘ve created meaningful connections and opportunities for cultural exchange and growth.
Global Reach
Uniting Ghanaian communities across continents
Cultural Preservation
Keeping traditions alive for future generations
Partnerships
Building bridges between nations and communities
Join Our Mission
Be part of something bigger. Help us celebrate Ghanaian culture and build stronger communities around the world.