Oti Region

OUR CULTURE

The Oti region could best be described as macrocosm of Ghana. The region is heterogeneous and has diverse socio-cultural practices. There are twenty-one (21) paramountcies in the region. There are about 25 different ethnic groups and dialects found in the region. Major ethnic groups are the Guan-speaking tribes, and they include Krachi, Nchumuru/Chonke, Buem, Nkonya, Asante, Akyode, Adele, Ntrobo, and others.

We equally have migrant settler tribes including the Konkombas, Ewes, Dagombas, Hausa, Kotokoli among others. In terms of religious practices, three (3) major religions are dominantChristianity (65%), Islam (25%), and African traditional religion (10%)

FESTIVALS WE CELEBRATE

The people of the Oti Region celebrate various festivals which attract patronage from within and outside the region. The famous among these are; Yam festival of the people of Akyode and chonke traditional areas, Nanaba/Dente Akwambo festival celebrated by the people of Krachi, Sankyiba festival by Chiefs and people of Nkonya Wuropong, Akwantutenten by Chiefs and people of Worawora