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Odwira Festival

Name: Odwira Festival
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Akropong

The Odwira Festival is a major traditional celebration held in Akropong, within the Eastern Region of Ghana. The 2026 event features a variety of community activities, including a series of professional and juvenile boxing bouts scheduled for late September.

Date: Sep 26, 2026
Location: Akropong
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Professional boxing matches featuring Hamza Muhammad and Joseph Commodor
Juvenile boxing bout between Rahman Lokko and Benjamin Ankrah
Traditional cultural celebrations in the Eastern Region of Ghana

The Odwira Festival serves as a significant cultural landmark for the people of Akropong. While the festival is rooted in historical and traditional customs, contemporary editions often include modern sporting events to draw crowds and showcase local talent.

In 2026, the festival program includes a prominent boxing night organized by PKO Boxing. Featured athletes include Hamza Muhammad, who is set to face John Oblitey Commey, and Joseph Commodor, who will compete against Sani Yidana Kugblie. The event also highlights youth sports, such as a match between juvenile boxers Rahman Lokko and Benjamin Ankrah. These competitions take place following official weigh-ins typically conducted in Accra before the fighters move to the festival grounds in Akropong.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.