Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that a major Fugu and Kente exhibition will be held in Zambia from March 6 to 8, 2026.

The exhibition forms part of the government’s broader efforts to promote the wearing of fugu on Wednesdays, an initiative aimed at increasing demand for locally made textiles and strengthening Ghana’s domestic textile value chain.

The announcement comes in the wake of renewed public interest in the traditional northern garment, following President John Dramani Mahama’s recent three-day state visit to Zambia. The President drew widespread attention when he arrived in Lusaka dressed in fugu a proudly Ghanaian attire made from handwoven strips of thick cotton carefully stitched together to create its bold and distinctive structure.

Announcing the upcoming exhibition on Facebook, Mr. Ablakwa described the initiative as more than just a fashion showcase.

“This is not only great for economic diplomacy, cultural diplomacy and Pan-Africanism,” he wrote. “It is absolutely fantastic for Ghana–Zambia relations.”

The upcoming event is expected to highlight Ghana’s rich textile heritage, particularly fugu from the north and kente from the south, while also opening doors for trade, cultural exchange and stronger bilateral ties between the two African nations.

Writer: Frederick Nortey