Ghanaian rapper Ayigbe Edem has declared the start of festival season in the Volta Region with a simple but powerful message: From “Shattafest” we go move to Edemfest. The Volta-born hitmaker, known for championing Ewe culture, dropped the line to energize fans after Shatta Wale stormed Ho with ShattaFest at Ho Sports Stadium.
Edem, born Denning Edem Hotor, said Festival Season is officially here, linking two of the biggest music brands in Ghana’s entertainment calendar. Shatta Wale’s ShattaFest, which partnered with MoMo Fest 2026, drew thousands to Ho on October 3, 2026, blending dancehall anthems with digital inclusion drive. Edem says the energy must now flow directly into Edemfest, his annual out-of-Accra concert that has become a cultural homecoming for Volta.
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Edemfest, which began in 2017 as a small community festival in Keta focused on social issues like illegal fishing and open defecation, has grown into a 50,000-capacity stadium experience at Ho Jubilee Park and Ho Sports Stadium. In 2023, Edem performed with an octet live band and three backing vocalists alongside stars like Epixode, Tinny, Kelvynboy, and Jupitar, ending at 5am. The festival has also partnered with the Dream Child Foundation to raise funds for a pediatric hospital project in Volta, championed by Togbe Afede XIV.
According to fans, Edem’s message is a call for unity in Ghana music — moving from one massive festival to another without rivalry. By connecting Shattafest to Edemfest, Edem is promoting Volta as the new festival capital, boosting tourism, hotels, and small businesses. Organizers say this year’s Edemfest will be bigger, with live band, cultural exhibitions, and new talents given the stage to showcase their abilities to the world.
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Edem, who hails from Dzodze in Ketu North and dropped “Ayigbe” from his name to properly represent Ewe heritage positively, has always used his platform for advocacy — from sanitation to youth against drug abuse. His declaration “We go move to Edemfest” is seen as an invitation to all Shatta Movement fans to stay in Ho and Volta for the next wave. With MoMo Fest 2026 and Edem’s Revealed: The New Era Volta tour opener also in the mix, Ho is set for a historic festival season.
Kpando Marine Police have arrested a 31-year-old man, Vincent Lotsu, over the alleged cultivation and possession of suspected cannabis in the Volta Region. The arrest was made during a routine patrol along the Volta Lake at Mangoase in the Central Tongu District.
According to Police, officers discovered a suspected cannabis plantation and 16 sacks of dried leaves believed to be cannabis during the operation. The plantation was found hidden along the lake bank, where the suspect is alleged to have been cultivating the narcotic substance for distribution.
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Police say the suspect, Vincent Lotsu, was apprehended at the scene and the 16 sacks of suspected cannabis were retrieved as exhibits. The farm is being destroyed as part of investigations, with samples taken for forensic examination at the Police Forensic Science Laboratory. The operation forms part of ongoing marine patrols to clamp down on narcotics cultivation and trafficking along the Volta Lake enclave, which has become a hotspot for illegal activities.
Central Tongu District, which hosts communities along the Volta Lake, has seen several drug-related arrests in recent months as security agencies intensify operations. Residents have been urged to support Police with information on illegal drug farms and movement of narcotics through water routes.
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The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue, and he is expected to be processed for court on charges of cultivation and possession of narcotic drugs contrary to the Narcotics Control Commission Act. The Kpando Divisional Police Command has assured the public of sustained patrols to protect the Volta Lake and its surrounding communities from criminal activities.
