Accra:A delegation from Accra Metropolitan University (Accra Met) led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Goski Alabi visited Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II at his palace to discuss the inaugural Dzenten Festival set for November 1 at Sakumo-Nungua. The visit included members from the Office of the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse of Nungua.
According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting focused on the cultural and spiritual importance of the Dzenten Festival and the preservation of the Gadangme people's historical heritage. Professor Alabi highlighted that the festival is inspired by the significance of Angmu Te, also known as the Sacred Meridian Rock, historically seen as the nearest landmark to Null Island, where the Prime Meridian and the Equator intersect.
The Gadangme people had revered this rock for over 700 years before its destruction in 2014 during the expansion of Tema Port. Professor Alabi noted that the festival offers a chance to honor the memory of Angmu Te and its cultural value. She also mentioned the possibility of including Angmu Te in Ghana's heritage conservation efforts, suggesting its potential for UNESCO World Heritage recognition.
The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, welcomed the delegation and expressed his support for the festival. He acknowledged the trust placed in him by the Gborbu Wulomo and committed to using his resources to ensure the festival's success. The festival is a joint initiative between Accra Metropolitan University and the Office of the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse.
The delegation included Mr. Emmanuel Debrah, Mr. Ebenezer T. Hanson, Mr. Lawrence Ashie Alan Tee from Accra Met, and Eugenia Borley Bortier from the Office of the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse.