by GreenViews | Aug 5, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
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...
by GreenViews | Jul 30, 2025 | Living in Ghana
Moving to Ghana for work or business opens up a world of opportunity, and finding the right home is a crucial first step. If you’re looking to rent an apartment in Accra, you’ll want to understand the nuances of a tenancy agreement in Ghana, from legal...
by GreenViews | Jul 26, 2025 | Tourism & Travel
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...
by GreenViews | Jul 23, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
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...
by GreenViews | Jul 19, 2025 | History of Ghana
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...