Alagumgube: Frafra-speaking community launches association in the US

The long-awaited inaugural ceremony of Alagumgube finally took place this weekend. Alagumgube, formerly known as Westnortheast Association, is the first of its kind in the Diaspora.

Alagumgube is a group of Frafra-speaking people from Bolgatanga, Bongo, Nangodi, Tongo, and the Nikaare people from the Navrongo area, who also speak Frafra.

The program commenced with a tour of the Con Edison Centre in New Jersey and concluded in New York at the Statue of Liberty. The group then reconvened at 700 Highland Rd, Westampton, New Jersey, for the inaugural ceremony. Rev. Nat Awuni, Rita Adomolga Akuleme, Gabriel Agambila, Helena Rhabbles, and Minister Humfrey Tetteh thrilled the large crowd with a variety of musical performances.

Rev. Samuel Tigah, the chairman of the occasion, expressed gratitude to the planning committee for giving him the opportunity to chair the event. He praised the committee, led by Francis Maltiby, Mr. Mbah Akudbila, Mr. Aduko Anansenme, Zahara Cato, Vivian Adombire, Nab Clothilda Awae, and Mr. Gabriel Agambila, for their hard work and dedication.

The newly elected president of COBANA, the guest of honor, encouraged the group to remain united as they continue to grow the association. Mr. Agambila welcomed all the invited guests and members of the association who traveled from New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Chicago, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Maryland, Virginia, Atlanta, California, Florida, Colorado, and Canada.

He thanked them and wished everyone safe travels back to their various destinations until they meet again for the next edition of the association’s event.

Mr. Agambila also took the opportunity to thank the Upper East Community (UPEC) members who came from the Tri-State area to attend the inaugural ceremony.