Next In Line To Gbese Queen Mother, Naa Osamanya, Returns to Roots in Royal Homecoming

Ho, Volta Region, Ghana – In a vibrant display of cultural heritage and tradition, Naa Osamanya, Gbese Manyɛ Shuɔ nɔ Talɔ (next in line to the Gbese Queen Mother), recently celebrated a momentous Royal Homecoming in Ho, the capital of Ghana’s Volta Region. The ceremony marked her esteemed return to her maternal family’s ancestral home, emphasizing the deep connections between the Ga and Ewe cultures.

The air in Ho buzzed with anticipation as a grand retinue of royal drummers and dancers heralded Naa Osamanya’s arrival. Accompanied by Wulɔmɛi (chief priests), she made a majestic entrance, walking under a white royal umbrella—a symbol of her revered status.

Upon reaching the ceremonial grounds, elders of her grandmother’s clan warmly received her, marking a poignant reunion.

The homecoming was steeped in tradition, beginning with the pouring of libations and exchanges of pleasantries, underscoring the respect and reverence for ancestors and community ties.

Naa Osamanya’s unique lineage—a Ga father and mother . Though her parents are Gas, her maternal grandmother is Ewe, an indigene of Glefe-Adaklu in the Ho area of the Volta Region—is a testament to the rich tapestry of Ghanaian culture. She spent her formative years with her grandmother, fostering a profound connection to the Volta Region. Her journey later led to her enstoolment as Gbese Manyɛ Shuɔ nɔ Talɔ, a significant position signifying her role as deputy to the Gbese Queen Mother.

This Royal Homecoming not only celebrated Naa Osamanya’s personal journey but also served as a powerful affirmation of the enduring bonds between different ethnic groups in Ghana, highlighting the beauty of shared heritage and tradition.

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