Festivals & Events
Accra to Host West African Alternative Care Summit 2026 Focused on Family-Based Child Welfare
In June 2026, Accra will host an event that brings together more than policy conversations—it will gather voices, cultures, and shared visions from across the continent.
The West African Alternative Care Summit (WAACS) 2026 promises to be a landmark regional meeting where leaders, practitioners, and communities unite to reshape how children are cared for across West Africa.
Taking place from June 16 to June 18 at Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training College, the summit carries the theme “From Commitment to Implementation: Scaling Family-Based Care Across West Africa.”
It signals a shift from discussion to action—moving beyond ideas toward practical steps that strengthen family-centered care systems for vulnerable children.
The gathering builds on the momentum of the first WAACS event held in Nigeria. This year’s edition brings together government leaders, policymakers, researchers, civil society organizations, faith leaders, and individuals with lived experience in alternative care.
Their shared mission is to accelerate reforms that transition children away from institutional care and toward family-based support systems such as kinship care, foster care, and adoption.
While the summit is rooted in policy and social reform, its setting in Ghana offers a broader cultural experience. Visitors attending WAACS will find themselves immersed in Accra’s dynamic atmosphere—a city known for its welcoming spirit, rich traditions, and vibrant social life.
Delegates can expect networking sessions, collaborative workshops, and thought-provoking discussions, but also moments that reflect Ghana’s strong community values.
Across the three days, participants will explore strategies to strengthen families, improve legal pathways for adoption and foster care, and establish a West Africa Alternative Care Reform Network.
The summit also aims to produce a regional framework for implementing family-based care and develop country-level scorecards to track progress across participating nations.
Beyond the conference rooms, gatherings like WAACS often create informal cultural exchanges. Conversations continue over shared meals, local music, and storytelling—experiences that reveal the human dimension behind policy decisions.
For international visitors, it’s an opportunity to engage directly with African-led solutions and perspectives shaping the future of child welfare across the region.
For Ghanaian attendees, the summit offers something equally meaningful: a chance to participate in a continental dialogue about family, community responsibility, and child protection—values deeply embedded in Ghanaian culture.
In many ways, the emphasis on family-based care reflects traditions already familiar in local communities, where extended family networks often play a key role in raising children.
By the time the summit concludes, organizers expect to establish a regional steering committee, strengthen cross-border cooperation, and lay the groundwork for practical reforms that extend far beyond the conference hall.
For anyone passionate about social development, community resilience, and the power of African collaboration, WAACS 2026 is more than an event—it’s a gathering where ideas meet action and shared values shape the future of children across West Africa.
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Lagos Meets Accra: Zephans & Co Brings Summer Style to the City
When Lagos’ unmistakable style arrives in Accra, expect colour, movement and plenty of personality.
This summer, Zephans & Co is bringing its distinctive fashion world to Ghana’s capital with a pop-up designed to celebrate African creativity, craftsmanship and contemporary style.
The Lagos-based fashion brand’s upcoming Summer Pop-Up offers shoppers an opportunity to experience its latest collection in person while exploring the cultural influences woven into its designs.
Known for pieces that combine striking prints with elegant silhouettes, Zephans & Co draws on textiles and techniques deeply connected to West African fashion traditions.
Visitors can expect handwoven Akwete textiles, hand-dyed Adire, flowing organzas and luxurious silks, alongside the statement pieces that have earned the brand a following among women across the world.
Each fabric brings its own history and visual language.
Akwete, associated with Igbo weaving traditions in Nigeria, and Adire, the celebrated Yoruba resist-dyeing tradition, demonstrate how heritage can be carried into contemporary wardrobes.
But this is more than a shopping stop. The pop-up creates a space where fashion becomes a meeting point between Lagos and Accra—two West African cities with vibrant creative communities and a shared appreciation for bold self-expression.
For international visitors, it offers an intimate introduction to the region’s fashion culture beyond the usual tourist attractions.
For Ghanaians and other Africans in Accra, it is an opportunity to reconnect with familiar fabrics, craftsmanship and the wider story of African design.
With good vibes, beautiful clothing and an atmosphere built around connection and creativity, the Zephans & Co Summer Pop-Up promises an afternoon worth adding to an Accra itinerary. Come for the clothes, stay for the culture, and leave with a piece that tells a story.
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Dzawuwu: The Volta Festival That Celebrates Agave Bravery
The first beat of the drum echoes through Dabala before sunrise, and within moments the town is alive.
Chiefs wrapped in colourful kente and richly woven cloth emerge in a grand procession, their gold ornaments catching the morning light as dancers answer the rhythm with graceful, energetic steps.
For the Agave people of Ghana’s Volta Region, this is more than a celebration. It is the return of a story carried from one generation to the next.
Held each February in the Agave District, the Dzawuwu Festival honours the courage and resilience of the Agave people.
It commemorates the bravery of their ancestors, whose determination helped shape the identity and unity of the community.
Every drumbeat and ceremonial procession becomes a reminder that history is not confined to books—it can be heard, seen and felt in the streets.
The festival’s most striking moments unfold as traditional leaders parade through the town, accompanied by drummers, singers and dancers whose performances preserve rhythms passed down for generations.
The atmosphere is both festive and deeply respectful, as families gather to celebrate their shared heritage while visitors are welcomed into the experience.
Beyond its colourful spectacle, Dzawuwu strengthens bonds within the community. It brings together relatives who return home from across Ghana and abroad, creating opportunities to reconnect, honour elders and pass cultural traditions to younger generations.
The festival also serves as a platform for showcasing Agave customs, music and dance to a wider audience.
For travellers seeking an authentic cultural experience, Dzawuwu offers something unforgettable: the chance to witness a living tradition where bravery is remembered not with silence, but with music, movement and the enduring pride of a people who continue to celebrate their roots.
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An Evening of Live Music and Local Flavours Awaits at Food Garage
Some of the best memories in Accra are made after sunset, when live music fills the air and strangers become friends over good food.
On Saturday, September 12, Food Garage transforms into one of those unforgettable spaces as the Diamond Band Live Concert promises an evening where music and community take centre stage.
Running from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the event celebrates a tradition that has long shaped Ghana’s social life: gathering around live performances.
From highlife’s timeless melodies to contemporary sounds that keep audiences on their feet, live bands remain an important part of the country’s entertainment culture.

They create an atmosphere that recorded playlists simply cannot match, turning every performance into a shared experience between musicians and the crowd.
Visitors can expect an energetic night filled with live music, dancing and plenty of opportunities to soak in Accra’s relaxed nightlife.
Food Garage’s casual setting adds another layer to the experience, with tasty meals and drinks complementing the performances.
Whether you’re singing along, discovering a new favourite song or simply enjoying conversations between sets, the evening is designed to feel welcoming rather than formal.
For international visitors, the concert offers a chance to experience Ghana beyond its landmarks.
It is an opportunity to witness how music naturally brings people together, creating moments that reflect the country’s warmth and hospitality.
For locals, it is the perfect excuse to reconnect with the joy of live entertainment and support the musicians who keep Ghana’s performance culture thriving.
As the lights come up and the band takes the stage, expect an evening where good food, great music and genuine connections make Food Garage the place to be.
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