Peki Icon competition highlights language, culture, and youth creativity

The fourth edition of the Peki Icon competition has once again brought the rich cultural heritage of the Peki Traditional Area in the Volta region to life through powerful displays of language, art, and spoken word.

Held at the Peki Community Centre, the event showcased the creative talents of young people passionate about preserving and promoting their roots.

The competition aims to revitalise and sustain Peki’s cultural identity by encouraging the youth to express themselves in indigenous languages, particularly through poetry and performance.

This year’s edition placed a strong emphasis on language preservation, artistic excellence, and community pride.

After a thrilling contest marked by expression and emotion, Akromah Iswell was crowned the 2025 Peki Icon, captivating both judges and audience with her impassioned spoken word performance.

She was joined on the winners’ podium by Adzokpa Anastacia Eyram and Gozah Emefa Rebecca, who placed second and third, respectively, each delivering moving performances that celebrated their heritage with pride and flair.

In her acceptance speech, Iswell pledged to use her platform to promote the Peki language through poetry, vowing to make her roots visible in every space she enters.

Her message aligned closely with the broader mission of the event: empowering the youth to lead the charge in cultural preservation.

The winners will receive exciting rewards, including a getaway at Gbenoir Resort Ghana, an exclusive prize package, and the opportunity to serve as cultural ambassadors within the Peki community.

Speaking to the media, Fafa Bankas, lead organiser and representative of the Lotus International Foundation, reaffirmed the foundation’s mission to support emerging talent while safeguarding the region’s heritage. “Our goal is to empower the youth to see culture as something living—something they can carry forward with pride,” she stated.

Powered by South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor, and organised by the Lotus Foundation with the endorsement of the Peki Traditional Authority, Peki Icon continues to stand not just as a talent competition, but as a movement for cultural revival and linguistic pride.

Peki, the birthplace of Ghanaian cultural luminaries such as Ephraim Amu, remains a vibrant symbol of heritage and excellence. Through platforms like Peki Icon, its legacy is being reimagined—one verse, one voice, and one visionary youth at a time.

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