How to Get Around in Ghana without Google Maps
Stepping off your flight into Accra’s humid air, you might instinctively reach for your phone. But in Ghana—even in major cities like Accra, Kumasi or Takoradi—Google Maps can leave you more confused than confident. Getting around Ghana can be challenging when streets...
Tribal Marks in Ghana: A Living Tradition of Face Scarification
Few practices capture the imagination of any outsiders like tribal marks in Ghana. For centuries, these African tribal marks have served as indelible symbols of identity, lineage, and spiritual protection. In Ghana’s Northern region, where community ties run deep and...
Cobla Boys of Accra: Ghana’s Young Shoe Repair Hustlers
In the busy streets of the major Ghanaian cities, you can’t miss them: the cobla boys. These young men—sometimes older artisans too—carry tiny wooden workshops on their backs, ready to polish, clean or repair your shoes on the spot. More than just shoeshiners, they...
Marriage Rites in Ghana: From Tradition to Modernity
Marriage rites in Ghana are far more than ceremonial formalities: they are profound expressions of spirituality, culture, and communal bonds that unite not only two individuals but entire families and communities. From the vibrant libations poured in honor of...
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