MTN Supports Cape Coast Fetu Afahye with Cash Donation and Free Data Offers

MTN Ghana has unveiled special data packages for customers attending the 2025 Oguaa Fetu Afahye celebrations in Cape Coast. The initiative aims to keep festival-goers connected and engaged throughout the week-long traditional festivities.

As part of its annual contribution to the event, MTN presented GH₵70,000 in cash sponsorship to the Oguaa Traditional Council and announced complimentary data offers for subscribers in the area. The package also includes discounted data rates and bonus data for customers who purchase selected bundles during the festival period.

During the donation ceremony, Prince Owusu Nyarko, Western and Central Regional Senior Manager of MTN, highlighted that the promotion aligns with the company’s longstanding commitment to supporting traditional events and fostering community ties.

“MTN has a good relationship with the traditional council so every Afahye, we come and pay homage,” Mr. Nyarko stated.

MTN Afahye with Cash Donation and Free Data Details

He explained that the initiative will allow customers to share their festival experiences on social media and remain connected throughout the celebrations. The donation includes GH₵40,000 to the Afahye planning committee, GH₵30,000 to the traditional council, and airtime worth GH₵2,000, alongside refreshments for festival organizers. MTN will also host side events, including a gaming night on Friday and a musical concert on Saturday at Chapel Square.

The Oguaa Fetu Festival, celebrated annually on the first Saturday of September, commemorates the end of a historic plague in Cape Coast and continues to draw large crowds through its mix of cultural rituals, performances, and tourism. This year’s grand durbar is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2025.

Notable attendees at the ceremony included MTN executives, the Board Chairman of the National Communications Authority, Mr. Kwaku Sakyi Addo, Director of ICT for the Ghana Police Service, ACP Vance Gariba, Deputy Director General of CID, ACP George Nana Tweneboah, and the Managing Director of Huawei, Tommy Zhou. The festival has also attracted international attention, with the Olu of Warri Kingdom in Nigeria, Ogiame Atuwatse III, joining the celebrations—highlighting its growing regional significance.

To ensure a seamless customer experience, MTN will set up service points across Cape Coast during the festivities, providing on-site support, products, and services. The company reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction while supporting Ghana’s cultural heritage.

Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, Omanhen of Oguaa, received the donation on behalf of the Traditional Council and expressed appreciation for MTN’s continued support. He also encouraged the company to maintain efforts toward improving service quality for its customers.

The growing use of digital tools during traditional festivals reflects how technology is reshaping community experiences. MTN’s initiative recognizes this shift, promoting both cultural preservation and digital engagement. The company’s contribution demonstrates how corporate participation in cultural events supports local economies through tourism and heritage promotion.

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This year marks the 61st edition of the Fetu Afahye, held under the theme “Innovative to Elevate: Harnessing.” The festival continues to serve as a unifying platform for tradition, innovation, and community growth.