Kadjebi
Kadjebi | |
|---|---|
District Capital | |
  Kadjebi Location in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 7°31′39″N 0°28′33″E / 7.52750°N 0.47583°E | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Oti Region |
| District | Kadjebi District |
| Elevation | 209 m (686 ft) |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
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 an 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.
References
- ^ "Kadjebi District".
- ^ "Kadjebi- Akan Omanhene Laid To Rest". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "Kadjebi, Oti, Ghana – International Cities of Peace". Retrieved 2026-02-28.
External links
- La petite ville, Un milieu adapté aux paradoxes de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (in French)
- Kadjebi Akan Association
- Kadjebi District on GhanaDistricts.com
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