{"id":110116,"date":"2026-01-06T21:42:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T21:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=110116"},"modified":"2026-01-06T21:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T21:42:17","slug":"wiyaala-to-be-enskinned-paramount-queenmother-of-funsi-as-pulung-festival-debuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=110116","title":{"rendered":"Wiyaala to be enskinned paramount queenmother of Funsi as Pulung Festival debuts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ghanaian music star and cultural activist Wiyaala will be officially outdoored and enskinned as the paramount queenmother of the Funsi Traditional Area on January 17, 2026.<\/p>\n

She announced the development on her social media platforms on Monday, January 5, 2025.<\/p>\n

The ceremony marks a major moment in the traditional history of the area and expands Wiyaala\u2019s role in cultural leadership and community development.<\/p>\n

Chosen by the elders and kingmakers of Funsi, Wiyaala will take on responsibilities centred on women, children and broader community advancement. The traditional title provides her with a formal platform to support local initiatives while bridging customary leadership with contemporary advocacy.<\/p>\n

To coincide with the enskinment, Wiyaala has launched the Pulung Festival, a one-day cultural celebration scheduled for the same date.<\/p>\n

The festival will feature performances by Wiyaala, Samson B and Best Gally, alongside other local and international artists. <\/p>\n

The event will showcase the heritage and creativity of the Funsi area while welcoming visitors to witness and participate in traditional rites.<\/p>\n

Known widely as the Lioness of Africa, Wiyaala has built a career that blends dynamic stage performance with cultural preservation. <\/p>\n

Her music and public work consistently highlight northern Ghanaian traditions and promote local languages and performance styles.<\/p>\n

This new traditional role formalises a long-standing relationship between her artistic identity and her commitment to community advocacy.<\/p>\n

The selection has been described as a thoughtful decision that links cultural stewardship with modern forms of influence. The Pulung Festival is being positioned not only as a celebration but also as a platform for addressing community priorities, with attention on programmes that support livelihoods and protect cultural knowledge.<\/p>\n

For residents and visitors alike, January 17 will offer a rare opportunity to experience a blend of traditional ceremony, live music and community activities. <\/p>\n

The event also reflects how contemporary cultural figures are increasingly engaging with traditional roles to support social and developmental goals in their home regions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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