A white woman has reportedly been chosen for a traditional queenship in Accra, with her official installation scheduled to take place this coming Wednesday, according to a video circulating online.
Footage from what appears to be a pre-installation gathering shows the woman being celebrated amid singing, dancing, and drumming, with excited community members surrounding her in what looked like a joyful display of anticipation ahead of the main ceremony.
In the clip, she is seen raised on someone’s shoulders, hands lifted in celebration, fully embraced by those present.
Ghana’s traditional queen mother system, rooted deeply in customs practised particularly among the Akan, Ga, and other ethnic groups, typically involves selection by royal family elders and kingmakers from within a recognised lineage.
While the practice has occasionally seen foreigners, including individuals of non-Ghanaian and non-African descent, honoured or enstooled within various traditional areas over the years, each case tends to carry its own unique backstory tied to community ties, philanthropy, or ancestral connections.
Details surrounding the identity of the woman in question, the specific traditional area involved, and the reasoning behind her selection have not yet been widely reported beyond the viral clip itself.
As with many such installations, more formal details are typically expected to emerge closer to or during the actual ceremony.
Social media users have reacted with a mix of curiosity and excitement, with many eager to learn more about her background and the story behind her selection once Wednesday’s event takes place.
Watch the video HERE.
