The Traveling Ghanaian Day Naming Experience
In Ghanaian tradition, day names are more than names , they are living links to identity, character, ancestry, and spiritual purpose. Rooted in the Akan understanding that the day of one’s birth carries energy and meaning, these names help connect individuals to a deeper sense of self and cultural belonging. As Queen Mother Nana Noyam Opata II, a formally enstooled Queen Mother of Development with ceremonial authority and a sacred responsibility to preserve, teach, and share African cultural traditions, Nana Opata offers this naming experience with reverence, authenticity, and care. Through each ceremony, she honors the wisdom of the ancestors while creating a meaningful bridge for people of the diaspora and beyond to remember who they are, where they come from, and the beauty carried in their name.
Honored, Recognized, and Rooted in Legacy
The Voice That Opens the Experience
Halima Opata Performance at NCAT Pageant
Halima Opata, also known as Purpose The Poet, is a passionate spoken word artist dedicated to telling stories that connect African American identity to its African roots. As a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, she brings both intellect and heart into every performance.
Her poetry speaks to heritage, self-discovery, and the power of knowing where you come from. Whether she’s performing on stage or opening the Ghanaian Day Naming Experience, Halima creates a welcoming space where people can feel seen, inspired, and deeply connected to their culture.
Ancestral Bingo
The Ghanaian Day Naming Ceremony experience opens and sometimes closes with Ancestral Bingo: Connection is Currency™, an interactive cultural activation that prepares participants for deeper engagement. Through a blend of African heritage, African American history, identity, and shared lived experiences, participants enter into meaningful dialogue—creating a foundation of connection before receiving their Ghanaian Day Name.
More Than A Ceremony
Rooted in traditional Ghanaian naming practices, this experience has been embraced by schools, nonprofits, festivals, universities, leadership programs, and community organizations seeking authentic and engaging approaches to cultural diversity, heritage education, and experiential learning.
The programming aligns with broader goals surrounding:
Cultural competency
Diversity & inclusion
Community engagement
Intergenerational dialogue
Identity-centered learning
Arts & humanities education
Experiential professional development
Let’s Work Together
If you’re interested in bringing this experience to your school, organization, or event, we would love to connect with you. Let’s create something meaningful together.
Send us a message to book your Ghanaian Day Naming Experience.