Wiyaala to Be Enskinned as Paramount Queenmother of Funsi on January 17

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Ghanaian musician and cultural advocate, Wiyaala, otherwise known as the Lioness of Africa, has announced that she will take on an important traditional leadership role in the Upper West Region.

The award-winning artist revealed that she will be formally enskinned as the Paramount Queenmother of the Funsi Traditional Area on January 17, 2026. This follows the area’s elevation to paramountcy status.

In a video shared on her social media, Wiyaala explained that the enskinment ceremony will be conducted by the elders and kingsmen of Funsi. She described this moment as a historic development that marks a new phase for the traditional area.

The ‘Feeling Free’ hitmaker also mentioned that the enskinment will coincide with the launch of a new cultural celebration called the Pulung Festival. She has introduced this festival as part of the activities for the occasion.

According to the plan, the traditional ceremony will take place in the morning, followed by a cultural and musical festival later in the evening. The festival is set to start at 6:30 p.m. and will feature performances from a diverse lineup of artists and cultural groups.

Among those expected to perform are Wiyaala, Gally, Samson B, The Yaga Yagas, Savage Dancers from Slovenia, B-Prince, F-Boy, Saadia, Apaco, Iron Bwoy, the Boys and Girls Club, as well as the Chansiye Dance Group and the Chansiye Women Group, among others.