Gean Fusion postpones Ayorkumi theatre act due to ban on drumming and noisemaking

The Gean Fusion Production House has announced, for the information of the general public, that due to the month-long ban on drumming and noise-making by the Ga Traditional Council, it has been compelled to postpone its most anticipated drama show, "Ayorkumi."

The production house further states that since the ban on drumming takes effect from today, Monday, 6th May, the show, which was earlier scheduled to premiere on 11th May 2024, will not be held as planned.

According to the organizers, a new date will be announced for the performance to take place soon after the end of the ban.

The ban is part of the preparations for the annual Homowo festival.

"We wish to assure our cherished audience and fans of an exciting and memorable performance of 'Ayorkumi' that is surely worth waiting for," the production house indicated.

According to the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, during the period of the ban, churches are expected to conduct their activities within their premises and refrain from the use of musical instruments.

The positioning of loudspeakers outside the premises of churches, mosques, and pubs is banned.

Roadside evangelists are to cease their activities during this period.

Religious bodies and traditional authorities must show respect for one another and restrain their followers from making derogatory and inflammatory remarks about the beliefs and practices of one another.

Other guidelines by the Ga Traditional Council (GTC) include a ban on funeral rites and their related activities.