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MTN Ghana in its commitment towards the preservation of the rich Ghanaian culture joined the people of Kwahu to celebrate Easter festival. MTN�s participation in the celebrations also provides an avenue for MTN to express its appreciation to the chiefs and people of Kwahu for their loyalty to MTN.

As part of activities to create excitement for patrons at Kwahu Easter Festival, MTN created a hashtag #kwahuThings under the umbrella #Ghanathings campaign to share exciting videos, pictures and special moments to the rest of the world. Some of the activities organised at Obo, Mpraeso, and Obomeng included an MTN Costume Carnival which paraded blend of contemporary carnival costumes and indigenous costumes. The other activities were Street Jam at Obomeng and Nkawkaw, �Chop Time�, a highlife concert featuring Amakye Dede, Bisa K. Dei and Ofori Amponsah. MTN also supported the Coronation of Obomenghene, Nana Effah Opinamang III and the Brenya festival of Obo. MTN also mounted giant screens to enable the people watch the Premier League.

Prior to the celebrations, MTN presented a total package made up of cash, recharge cards and assorted drinks hampers to the Kwahu Traditional Council.

During the presentation, Commercial Senior Manager for South East Business District of MTN, Mr. David G. Boadi informed the chiefs that, MTN had placed special importance on the things that matter to the people of Ghana, and prominent among them was the celebration of local festivals. �Festivals reveal a lot about the Ghanaian society and are considered an integral part of the Ghanaian culture. As a result, MTN has taken the responsibility to support many festivals each year across the country to keep alive the values and principles that identify us as Africans.�

Mr. Boadi said, �As an organisation that prides itself in brightening the lives of the people in communities in which we operate, being part of this great festival, underlines the importance we place on our relationship with the Kwahu community. It also demonstrates our willingness to contribute to the growth and development of the communities in which we operate.�

The Chiefs and members of the traditional council expressed their appreciation to MTN for its continuous support to the Kwahu Traditional Council over the past 10 years. They praised Management of MTN for their impressive Corporate Social Investment projects which are improving lives in many communities across the country. They urged management to continue with the good work and also prayed for the growth and success of the business.

As part of MTN�s festivals management plan the company supports 17 traditional and regional festivals across the country. Some of the festivals supported include the Asogli Yam Festival, Ada Asafotufiami festival, Kobine Festival, Oguaa Fetu Afahye, Esikado Kuntum, Hogbetsotsoza, Oil City Fest Ashanti Fest, Suncity Fest, Sallah Fest and others.