The Buz Stop Boys, a group of young volunteers in Ghana who clean public spaces and promote environmental care, have been honoured at the 2025 Berlin Carnival of Cultures.

The event, held from June 6 to June 9, 2025, saw the streets filled with music, dance, and vibrant traditional outfits. But the highlight was a float dedicated to the Buz Stop Boys, celebrating their hard work in keeping Ghana clean.

Under the leadership of Fatimah Adamu Suka, CEO of Ghana Carnival Berlin, this year’s edition paid homage to both Ghana’s cultural heritage and the unsung heroes working to keep its public spaces clean.

The Buz Stop Boys, known for their volunteer work around sanitation and environmental protection in Ghana, were recognised on an international platform in what many described as a "deeply moving and well-deserved tribute."

The streets of Berlin were swept up in the rhythmic pulse of Ghanaian music and dance, with participants proudly adorned in rich Kente cloth and traditional attire.

The air buzzed with the sounds of Kete and Adowa as dancers moved gracefully to the beat of ancestral rhythms, while other revelers joined in jubilation, jamming to classic Ghanaian hits from Sarkodie, VIP, 4x4, Ofori Amponsah, and more.

Ghana’s musical diversity took centre stage, turning the parade into a mobile celebration of identity and joy. Spectators from around the world gathered to cheer on the Ghanaian group, many joining in the dance, waving red, yellow, and green flags in solidarity.

But beyond the entertainment, the Ghana Carnival Berlin used the opportunity to raise awareness about sustainability, championing reusable bags over plastics and encouraging global support for grassroots environmental efforts like those led by the Buz Stop Boys.

“We didn’t just come to perform,we came with a message,” said Fatimah Adamu Slice. “Honouring the Buz Stop Boys was our way of showing the world that heroes don’t always wear capes, sometimes, they hold brooms and bins and do the hard work when no one is watching.”

Since its inception in 1996, the Carnival of Cultures has grown to become one of Europe’s largest multicultural festivals, promoting tolerance, coexistence, and creativity.

With over 70 nationalities represented, the 2025 edition proved yet again why the event is a global favourite and Ghana’s contribution was undoubtedly one of its most celebrated highlights.

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