Ghana Family Fun Day Party in the Park is an annual event for the Ghanaian Community in the UK. It has now become a community event, attracting thousands of visitors from around the UK, Ghana and Europe. Ghanaian and African music, spectacular costumes, Durbar of Chiefs,Cultural Dancers, Fashion Show,Football,Kids actives, and of course the traditional freshly cooked African food, plus many arts and crafts  stalls lining the park this is probably Ghanaian’s most exciting annual event out side of Ghana.

Anyone who has been to one of our park events in the past knows that this is more about celebrating Ghana and African taking the time to enjoy the company of families and friends.

Those folks old enough to remember the good old days in Ghana, the phrase “Meet Me There” conjure up images of the good old days at Labadi Beach. In this modern Day they call it old school reunion with takes place at the Trade Fair site.

If last year’s turnout were any indication, of how good a park events is, then we at Akwaaba UK the event organisers and our partners will make sure that, The Ghana Family Fun Day lives on. We are upping the antee this year in efforts to attract more people. This year’s participants are expected to come from as far as. Ghana, Holland, Germany, US, Canada, and other counties. 

Artist who have performed from Ghana

Tic Tac
Castro
Sidney

Screwface
Praye
Od4
Madfish
Tinney
KK Fosu
Fbs

Artist who have performed from UK

Darren B
Kay B
Chipmunk
Tinchy Stryder
Sway
Highly Rated
Roman phadaz
Aunda Fire
Donaeo

Cultural Dancers
Sohu Cultural Troupe
Abrempoh Cultural Group
Rainbow Kwaabuete
Abadie Cultural Troupe
Bongo Cultural Troupe


The People
Think of the rich cultural and colourful images of Ghana, stylish, traditional, outlandish costumes, familiar faces and dancing to a favourite music, inevitably spring to mind.  The show park where the event is being held extends over 10 acres of lush greenery lined with large beautiful trees making it every bit the show ground that it is. Flanked by visitors jostling to get a hold of “an old Mate” they see in the crowd. The show is not just for adults, children and teenagers equally represent in their numbers. The children play ground a delight for every child, with a giant bouncy castle, face, painting, balloons, competitions, ice cream and candy. For teenagers going through that phase of no longer a child not yet an adult , its an opportunity to safely ditch the parent, socialize, hang out with other live wires and share the experience on ‘my space’ at the earliest opportunity with photos to back the gossip. This is an event that has no age barriers.

The Event

 Business or pleasure, this event presents a great opportunity, to sell or to buy, to promote and to network. To understand the Ghanaian culture and its offerings. For one day only, you are granted and guaranteed thousands of people that could potentially be your clients/customers. Whether you wish to promote a cause or a product or simply test the market. Ghana Party in the Party will makes it possible. The trick is to come prepared. Arrive on time and be ready for the influx of people that will descend on you. No matter your project, experience will count but equally important is to have bags of enthusiasm for its going to be a busy day.  Also remember to take break because although it might be about the work at hand, don’t forget to play and there is no bigger and better place for that well deserved break. You will leave Ghana party in the park with amazing results and looking forward to be there next year.

The Food

There’s nothing quite like the smell of chi –chin ga. Okay kebabs. For a day you can almost forget you are in London, for you will not spot fish and chips anywhere. Kenkey and fish. Waakye, tiliapia, banku and okro, gari foto, kelewele, bow float, kattie cake, condensed milk toffee and all the things the streets of Accra takes for granted.  For the brave at heart the cultural tent will have pounded fufu with a choice of amponchi kraka, abenqui. Traditional ampesi flavoured with kobi, and for those of you that remember the traditional Circle yam and choofi from a night out and have now substituted it for donor kebab, it is time to reunite your palates again, awaken your smell of good food. For the English at heart, (Sermo) in the absence of English food, jollof will come a close second. Although tea will not be present other ‘hot drinks’ will be served and you might get a whiff of Apioo or its half caste friend Mandigo. For the under age masketela will reach the sides Tango can’t touch.

The Activates
Music
Food exhibition
Durbar of Chiefs
Cultural dancers
Fashion Show
Football tournament
Bouncy castle
Face painting
Ludo
Owar
Draughts
Spar
Ampe
Comedy
Acrobatics