The Nungua Traditional Council has conducted the “Jenten Nishwamo” rite, a significant traditional ceremony preceding the annual Homowo celebrations. This ritual involves feeding the gods with “kpokpoi,” an unleavened corn-made dish prepared exclusively by the traditional priests and priestesses at a sacred site representing the Gborbu Grove.

During “Jenten Nishwamo,” which translates to the gods refraining from participating in the Kpoikpoi consumed during the main Homowo festival, a meticulous process is observed. The dish's preparation occurred under strict conditions, with only a select few witnessing the process and the cooks using sign language to maintain silence, emphasizing the solemnity of the occasion.

The Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, recognized as the intermediary between the Nungua people and their deities, alongside the Oofu Wulomo, played pivotal roles. After the preparation, the dish was ceremoniously sprinkled at the temples of the 99 gods of the GaDangbe State by the Gorbu Wulomo-Shitse.

Nii Bortey Frankwa, Mankralo of the Nungua Traditional Area, highlighted the ceremony's deep traditional and historical importance. He noted that such rituals are vital for maintaining cosmic balance, particularly as Nungua is considered the center of the world. He also mentioned the ritual's roots tracing back to their ancestral sojourn in Israel over 820 years ago.

This year's ceremony was marked by the participation of Naa Yoomo Ayemode, the newly unveiled priestess of the Gborbu shrine, adding a special dimension to the event. The rite not only honors the gods but also prepares the community for the upcoming Homowo festival in July, celebrating the GaDangbe's triumph over a historic famine.