The highly anticipated 2025 Kwahu Paragliding Festival has officially begun, bringing adrenaline-filled adventure and breathtaking aerial views to participants.
This year’s event, which runs until April 21, has already set a remarkable milestone as Ghanaian media personality Abigail Ashley became the first Ghanaian woman to take to the skies.
Ashley, speaking after her historic flight, described the experience as both fun and rejuvenating, highlighting the thrill and comfort she felt once airborne.
Despite minor hurdles before takeoff, she praised her pilot and expressed sheer joy over the unforgettable moments in the air.
“It was fun and stress-free. Just a few hurdles before takeoff, but once I was up there, it felt cozy,” she said, adding that a mid-air roller coaster-like movement added to the excitement.
Beyond her personal experience, Ashley called for expanded opportunities for paragliding beyond the usual Easter celebrations, urging the Ghanaian government and tourism authorities to make the activity available on weekends.
“I believe this is something we shouldn’t limit to just Easter. The Ghana Tourism and the government should open it up more every weekend. People should come and enjoy the weather and the paragliding—it’s fun! We could even generate revenue and repair roads with it.”
Her historic first flight serves as a moment of pride for Ghana, particularly as paragliding has traditionally been dominated by foreign participants.
She hopes her achievement will inspire more **Ghanaians to take up the challenge** and embrace the thrilling sport.
With the festival in full swing, adventure-seekers continue to flock to Kwahu for a chance to experience the exhilarating ride, making this year’s event a true celebration of courage, tourism, and national pride.
