Barima Twumasi Bekoe II declares “Ghana Day” in Columbus, Ohio

Under the vibrant theme “Heritage to Horizon – 21 Years Strong,” Barima Twumasi Bekoe II, President of the Traditional House of Ghanaian Chiefs in Columbus, has told the Ghanaian community in Ohio that he has declared the second Saturday in August as “Ghana Day in Ohio.

Every second Saturday in August, “GhanapicOhio” brings together diverse Ghanaian community in Columbus, uniting churches, associations, businesses, families, and friends for the largest Ghanaian American picnic at Maloney Park, Columbus, Ohio.

In his farewell speech, Barima Twumasi Bekoe II (in private Marvin Owusu) Twafohene, Kofiasuahene, and Kotodwehene of Dormaa Traditional Area expressed heartfelt gratitude to the servant leaders who have made GhanapicOhio a resounding success.

He acknowledged the selfless dedication of Elder Kwabena Boamah-Acheampong, Chair of GhanapicOhio, Madam Cynthia Engmann, President of Ghana Council Ohio, and Rev Patrick Amoah, President of
The Council of Ghanaian Churches in Ohio, for their exemplary unity in patronizing and sustaining GhanapicOhio.

In 2024, GhanapicOhio attracted an impressive array of over 50 organizations and an attendance of over 5000, including:

9 Hosting Churches:

1. All Nations Baptist Church
2. Christ International Community Church (CICC)
3. Church of Pentecost
4. Ebenezer United Methodist Church
5. Ghanaian Roman Catholic Community
6. International Central Gospel Church (ICGC)
7. Jesus Power Assembly of God
8. Presbyterian Church of Ghana – Calvary Congregation
9. Ramseyer Presbyterian Church, PCUSA

11 Hosting Associations:

1. Asantemankuo
2. Okyeman
3. Bono & Ahafo
4. Fantse
5. Ga Adangme
6. Diamond Club
7. Love and Unity
8. Nzema
9. Ewe Haborbor
10. Royal Ladies of Columbus
11. Ghanaian Veterans Association
* Kwahuman Association (excused absence due to an untimely death of a dear community member)

6 Sponsoring Businesses:

1. Blue Rose Ltd (an affordable and durable residential estate builder in Ghana)
2. ⁠Bernard Konadu Family & Buckeye Home Healthcare INC
3. Taptap Send
4. PNC Bank Morse Road Branch
5. Key Bank Worthington Branch
6. Simakovsky Immigration Attorney.
7. Atlas Summit Ltd (Akwantupaa insurance product agent)

30 Local/Start-up Vendors:

1. Mumsy’s Essentials
2. Divine Hair & Beauty Bliss
3. Dorothy S-A Plantain Chips
4. Kente Academy
5. Simply Elegant
6. Afiaorganic
7. Per Diem Healthcare LLC
8. MJS Comfort
9. Sophisticated Thelly
10. Bless Pastries & Natural Drinks
11. Sankofa Village
12. Nura’s Premium
13. Alltypes Insurance
14. Graceful Food & Ventures
15. POQuaa GH
16. Hodoya Africana
17. BCD Fashion Store
18. FFBeauty
19. N’Daye Fatou Foundation
20. YouFirst Medical Associates
21. Lovely Queen Fashion Designs
22. Nala
23. Ambrose Fashion Designs
24. J. Kusi Int.
25. Blezi Enterprise
26. Janet Antwi Institute
27. LandlordMe
28. Rockvine Foundations
29. ⁠Kaneshie Market ( Plates Restuarant)
30. ⁠Home Tastes

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