Mama Hogbe 2025 queens pay courtesy call on Anlo traditional leaders to affirm cultural ambassador roles

The winners of the 2025 Mama Hogbe Cultural Pageant have paid a courtesy call on two prominent chiefs in Anlo: Togbi Agbesi Awusu II, Awadada of Anlo State, and Togbi Zewu IV, Dufia of Anloga, as part of efforts to strengthen their engagement with traditional authority and reinforce their mandate as cultural ambassadors.

The visit, held at the Awadada’s palace, forms part of the queens’ post-pageant responsibilities aimed at deepening collaboration between Anlo youth and custodians of heritage.

Togbi Agbesi Awusu II commended the delegation for the discipline, composure and commitment to cultural preservation they demonstrated throughout the pageant.

He praised organisers for sustaining an initiative that promotes dignity, womanhood and development within the Anlo State, urging them to continue upholding Anlo-Ewe values in all activities.

He encouraged the queens to carry Anlo’s virtues with them and serve as ambassadors of discipline, culture and progress.

The queens expressed appreciation for the warm reception and pledged to use their platforms to promote unity, cultural pride and community development across Anloland. Miss Enyonam Ahiabor, a 27-year-old teacher from Afife, emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 edition.

The first runner-up position went to Grace Elikplim Agbetsi, a 23-year-old native of Vui-Keta and Medical Laboratory Science student at Klintaps College of Health and Allied Sciences in Tema. Other runners-up were 28-year-old University of Education, Winneba graduate Newlove Kekeli Ahiatrogah, and Sarah Sedem Nanewortor, a language student at the University of Education, Ajumako.

Additional finalists included Perfect Dzifa Dogbey from Agbozume, Sarah Makafui Ahiabu from Dzodze and Bless Yram Ahiabu, also from Agbozume.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Miss Ahiabor described the courtesy call as an honour that reaffirmed their commitment to positive youth influence. She said the guidance from traditional leaders would strengthen their resolve to uphold cultural dignity and inspire their peers.

Togbi Zewu IV urged organisers to continue embracing cultural diversity and accept public feedback to enhance the event’s appeal. He cautioned the winners to be mindful of their conduct, reminding them that they now represent the face of Anlo culture and must avoid actions that could bring disrepute, noting that misconduct would attract sanctions.

The courtesy call marks the beginning of a series of engagements scheduled for the queens as part of their year-long mandate to champion social impact initiatives within Anloland. Members of the organising team present included Mr Jonathan Kofi Kumordzie, Madam Enyonam Jennifer Galley and Mr Gameli Adikah.

Mama Hogbe, a flagship event of the annual Hogbetsotso Za, identifies and nurtures talented young Anlo women, offering grooming, mentorship and leadership training. Contestants are assessed on cultural knowledge, discipline, character, stagecraft and public votes, with winners expected to initiate community-focused projects that drive development across the Anlo State.