"A Historic Gathering: Ewe Chiefs Summit at Volta Serene as Part of Asogli Te Za 2025”
On 2 October , Volta Serene Hotel in Ho became the venue for a landmark meeting of traditional authority among the Ewe people, as the Summit of Ewe Chiefs convened in conjunction with the Asogli Te Za (Yam Festival) . The summit brought together rulers from Ghana, Togo, and Benin in a show of pan-Ewe unity and cultural diplomacy. Asogli Te Za and the Ewe Tradition The Asogli Te Za , often called the Yam Festival, is a central cultural event of the Asogli State (in Ho Municipality, Volta Region). It celebrates the yam harvest, gives thanks to ancestors and deities, and fosters reconciliation, unity, and cultural renewal among the Ewe people. Over the past few years, the festival has evolved to include intellectual and traditional leadership forums. One such development is the annual Summit of Ewe Chiefs , which has become a key highlight of Te Za. Highlights of the Summit Attendance & Scope : The 2025 summit was the 4th edition of this gathering. About 200 rulers from a...