Bills Micro Credit brings together over 6,000 people for 2026 Ga Homowo Health Walk
Over 6,000 people participated in the 2026 Ga Homowo Health Walk in Ghana, an event aimed at promoting community unity and health. Supported by Bills Micro Credit, the walk preceded the traditional Homowo Festival with various cultural activities.
Why it matters
Community-led health and cultural initiatives are vital for social cohesion and local economic engagement in Ghana.
The streets of Gamashie came alive on August 1 as more than 6,000 people joined the 2026 Ga Homowo Health Walk, turning the annual event into a colourful celebration of health, culture and community ahead of this year’s Homowo Festival.
Supported by Bills Micro Credit Limited, participants set off from Mantse Agbona and walked through Makola, Arena, Korle Bu, Korle Gonno, Mamprobi and Chorkor before finishing at Bannerman Road.
The event started with free health screening before the walk, while the finishing point transformed into a mini festival, with traditional games, cash prizes, music and entertainment keeping participants engaged.
Patrons competed in ludo, card games and other recreational activities for cash prizes, while performances by Akosua Agyapong, King Jerry, Adane Best and Adotey Tetor added to the excitement.
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