Accra came alive with colour, flavour and culture as the Maggi Waakye Summit once again brought together food lovers from across the country to celebrate Ghana’s most popular indigenous dish. Held on December 26, 2025, at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, the festival delivered a rich blend of food, music, art, games and community spirit, living up to its reputation as the biggest waakye festival in Ghana.
The Waakye Festival is an annual event that brings people together to patronise waakye from different vendors while connecting and bonding over Ghana’s most popular meal. Over the years, it has grown into a major cultural and culinary gathering that celebrates not only food, but also community, identity and shared experiences.
This year’s event attracted over 10,000 food lovers and featured more than 70 vendors, firmly placing waakye at the centre of Ghana’s culinary pride. From steaming bowls of perfectly prepared rice and beans to richly seasoned waakye stew and shito, patrons were treated to authentic tastes that reflect the soul of Ghanaian cuisine.
