Akweley Suma Twin Festival in Ghana

Akweley Suma Twin Festival in Ghana

In Ghana, twins aren’t just siblings, they’re considered sacred. Among the Ga people of Accra and its coastal towns, the birth of twins is more than a biological event; it’s a spiritual moment and the heart of  Akweley Suma twin festival. It’s believed that twins...
The Sodom Apple: A Living Symbol of Ghanaian Manhood

The Sodom Apple: A Living Symbol of Ghanaian Manhood

Roadsides, savannah edges, and sacred groves across Ghana are home to a humble yet potent plant: Calotropis procera, better known as the sodom apple or, in local slang, the Abasa leaf.  Revered by the Ga-Dangme, Dagomba, and Akan peoples alike, this resilient shrub...
How to Get Around in Ghana without Google Maps

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...