Ghana Food Festival Makes History with Prestigious World Culinary Awards Nomination

The Ghana Food Festival (GFF) has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Ghanaian festival to be nominated for “Africa’s Best Culinary Festival” at the 2024 World Culinary Awards.

This notable nomination places GFF among Africa’s premier culinary events, showcasing Ghana’s rising prominence in the global culinary scene.

The World Culinary Awards is renowned for honouring excellence in the culinary industry, celebrating the finest in food tourism and gastronomy worldwide.

This year, the Ghana Food Festival competes with prestigious events like Cairo Bites (Egypt), DSTV Delicious International Food & Music Festival (South Africa), and EatDrinkFestival (Nigeria) for the top spot in the African category.

A Triumph for Ghana’s Culinary Heritage

Founded in April 2023 by Pen it Multimedia Limited under the leadership of CEO Emmanuel T. Forson, the Ghana Food Festival has quickly become a celebrated event, known for its vibrant display of Ghanaian cuisine.

The festival attracts attendees, including food enthusiasts, chefs, and vendors from across the country and around the world, offering an immersive experience of Ghana’s rich culinary heritage with iconic Ghanaian dishes and beverages such as jollof rice, waakye, kelewele, sobolo, asaana, and banku.

“We launched the Ghana Food Festival to share our love for Ghanaian cuisine and support local businesses,” said Emmanuel T. Forson. “This nomination is a tremendous honour and a reflection of our team’s dedication. It’s a win for every Ghanaian who values our culinary traditions.”

He added, “We have employed innovative ways to keep our attendees engaged and entertained, including the introduction of horse riding at our most recent event in July.”

A Boost for Ghana’s Global Image

The nomination is expected to enhance Ghana’s reputation as a leading destination for cultural and culinary tourism.

Winning the award would further establish Ghana as a leader in African gastronomy and attract more international visitors to experience its rich culinary landscape.

The World Culinary Awards ceremony will take place on October 2, 2024, at Summersalt, Jumeirah Al Naseem, Dubai.

Support and Voting Information

To support the Ghana Food Festival, visit the World Culinary Awards website and cast your vote for the festival at the World Culinary Awards Voting Page (https://worldculinaryawards.com/award/africa-best-culinary-festival/2024).

Every vote helps bring this historic win closer and makes Ghana proud on the global stage.For more details about the Ghana Food Festival, its journey, and the upcoming awards ceremony, contact +233556317400 or email [email protected].