Kadjebi
District Capital in Oti Region, Ghana
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Kadjebi is a prominent town and the administrative capital of the Kadjebi District, a district in the Oti Region of Ghana.[1] It serves as a economic hub for the surrounding farming communities. The town is the seat of the Kadjebi-Akan Traditional Area, headed by Paramount Chief Nana Ogyeabour Akompi Finam II.[2]
History
The people of Kadjebi are of Akan descent. According to oral tradition, they migrated from the Ashanti Kingdom, specifically tracing their ancestral roots to Asante Mampong in the present-day Ashanti Region.
Culture and festivals
Kadjebi maintain a rich culture heritage centered on Akan traditions through the observance of key festivals:
- Dawuro Kese Festival[3]
- Akwasidae Festival
- Adae Kese Festival
Location
Kadjebi is located in the middle part of the Oti Region and not far from the Ghana-Togo international border.
