MTN Ghana has renewed its commitment to the people of Mepe with a donation of GH¢20,000 towards the celebration of the 70th Afenorto Festival.
The company also presented airtime worth GH¢1,000 and drink hampers to support activities marking the annual festival of the Mepe Traditional Area.
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The donation was presented by Efua Falconer, Acting Senior Manager, Corporate Communications at MTN Ghana, on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Falconer said MTN was pleased to stand with the people of Mepe as they marked seven decades of the Afenorto Festival, describing the occasion as an important celebration of culture, unity and community development.
She said the festival held particular significance this year as the people of Mepe continued efforts to recover and rebuild following the devastation caused by the Akosombo Dam spillage.
Since the Akosombo Dam spillage disrupted homes, farms and livelihoods across this Traditional Area, the road back has not been easy. Yet the spirit behind this year’s celebration, one of unity, investment and sustainable development, tells us something important: that Mepe is not just recovering, but rebuilding with purpose,” she said.
According to her, MTN’s continued support for the festival demonstrates the company’s belief in long-term partnerships with communities across Ghana.
She said Afenorto represented more than an annual cultural event, providing an opportunity for the people of Mepe to return home, reflect on their progress and collectively consider the future of the community.
Afenorto has always been more than a festival for the people of Mepe; it is a homecoming, a season of reflection, and a platform for charting the community’s path forward,” Falconer stated.
She noted that MTN Ghana is celebrating 30 years of operations in the country and was using the milestone to appreciate customers and communities that had contributed to its growth.
Falconer said the donation was therefore also a gesture of appreciation to the people of Mepe for their loyalty and partnership with the telecommunications company over the years.
Our support for the 70th Afenorto Festival is not only a contribution to this important celebration, but also a gesture of gratitude to the people of Mepe for their trust, loyalty, and partnership over the years,” she said.
She further stressed that MTN’s community engagement went beyond financial contributions, saying the company would be present during the festivities to interact with customers and address their concerns.
Real partnership shows up consistently, not just in moments of crisis,” she said, adding that MTN would continue to support traditional councils because culture remained an important foundation for strong communities.
Falconer expressed appreciation to Torgbe Korsi Nego VI, Chiefs and Elders of the Mepe Traditional Area, as well as the Mepe Development Association, for their continued partnership.
She wished the people of Mepe a successful 70th Afenorto Festival and expressed hope that the celebration would strengthen unity and inspire continued development in the Traditional Area.
