Ayilo: The Ghanaian Clay Tradition
If you have spent any time in Ghana, you will likely come across small white or brown clay balls sold in bowls on local markets or displayed in roadside stalls. These clay pieces are known as ayilo, perhaps Ghana’s most recognisable form of edible clay and one of the...
Top 9 Creative Things to Do in Accra in 2026
Accra is often celebrated for its food, nightlife, beaches, and warm community… but beneath all that sunshine is a seriously creative city. Whether you’re an expat settling into life in Ghana or a local looking to swap your usual weekend plans for something hands-on,...
Funerals in Ghana: Why They Are the Country’s Biggest Celebrations
If you’ve recently moved to Ghana, it won’t take long to notice something surprising: no social event draws a crowd quite like a funeral. Weddings, birthdays, and traditional ceremonies like baby namings all matter. But funerals? You heard that right. Funerals in...
Akwaaba vs Oobakɛ: The Debate Over Accra’s Welcome Message
When you arrive in Ghana’s capital, Accra, one word appears everywhere: “Akwaaba”, meaning welcome in Twi. It greets you at the airport, tourism hotspots like the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, hotels, and cultural centres. But for many residents, especially the...
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