Ethiopia set to host Ghana Month

Ethiopia is set to host Ghana Month in May 2026 to celebrate Ghanaian culture and heritage in Addis Ababa, as both countries continue to build on longstanding historical ties.

The cultural celebration is scheduled to commence on May 8, 2026, featuring a rich showcase of Ghanaian cultural elements and heritage, climaxing with the launch of Ghana’s Presidential Suite. The initiative forms part of efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy and strengthen the visibility of Ghanaian identity in Ethiopia.

The event is positioned as a strategic cultural and economic platform aimed at strengthening people-to-people connections, promoting intra-African trade, and creating economic value through exhibitions and tourism-driven activities. It also seeks to spotlight Ghanaian culture in one of Africa’s fastest-growing tourism destinations.

A key highlight of the celebration is the renowned Kuriya Kuriya experience, which could be introduced in Addis Ababa. Activities lined up include a Shea Butter experience, an Intra-Africa Trade and Tourism Mixer, a fashion show, chocolate tasting, a Kente weaving showcase, a culinary experience, and a cultural party.

The curated lineup reflects a comprehensive display of Ghanaian culture, spanning fashion, cosmetics, cocoa, textiles, and indigenous cuisine. With cocoa being one of Ghana’s leading export commodities, alongside globally recognised fabrics like Kente and Fugu, the event provides a platform to reinforce Ghana’s cultural and economic footprint in Ethiopia.

The celebration has garnered strong institutional backing from key stakeholders, including the Ghana Tourism Authority, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Museum, and the Ghana Food Movement.

It also reflects the commitment of the Ethiopian Embassy in Ghana to promote intra-African trade and tourism by linking Ethiopia’s growing global profile with Ghana’s rich cultural heritage—a relationship historically rooted in the diplomatic ties between Kwame Nkrumah and Haile Selassie I.

The significance of Ghana Month in Ethiopia lies in its role as a modern instrument of cultural diplomacy, positioning Ghana not only as a cultural powerhouse but also as a strategic partner in Africa’s integration agenda.

By exporting its cultural identity through experiences, trade, and tourism, Ghana strengthens its soft power influence while unlocking new economic opportunities for creatives, entrepreneurs, and investors. The initiative also reinforces the vision of a connected Africa, where culture serves as a bridge for deeper economic and diplomatic collaboration.

Ghana’s cultural promotion continues to expand beyond its flagship Ghana Month celebrations in Accra to other African cities, including Lusaka in Zambia, with Kente and Fugu exhibitions, and now to Addis Ababa, further cementing its growing cultural footprint across the continent.

Source: Diplomatic Times