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The Nyigbla Festival is a vibrant annual celebration held by the chiefs and residents of Afife, located near Akatsi in Ghana's Volta Region. Typically taking place in February, this festival is a time of communal joy and cultural expression.

During the festival, visitors are warmly welcomed to join in the festivities, which include sharing traditional food and drinks.

The event is marked by participants donning traditional attire, and a durbar of chiefs, where leaders come together to honor the occasion.

The celebration features lively dancing and drumming, with war dances, bonfires, and songs bringing the festival to a spirited climax.

The Nyigbla Festival holds deep significance as it serves both as a time for thanksgiving and as a commemoration of the Anlo-Ewe migration to their current homeland.

The festival encapsulates the rich cultural heritage and communal spirit of the Anlo-Ewe people.

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