The Accra Metropolitan Assembly

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly

Welcome to Accra, a densely populated city with over 2.6 million residents as of the year 2022. As the capital of Ghana, Accra is a shining beacon and a modern metropolis with an urban area of 225.7 km² in size. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly is the largest political...
Asase Yaa: Ashanti Earth Goddess of fertility

Asase Yaa: Ashanti Earth Goddess of fertility

The Akan is the largest of the ethnic groups in Ghana, where subgroups like Ashanti, the Wass, the Anyi and the Baoulé can be found, among others. Followers of the Akan spirituality believe in Nyame,the supreme god who created the universe, and Asase Yaa, Nyame’s...
Local Accra Markets for fresh groceries

Local Accra Markets for fresh groceries

Navigating the local Accra markets can be a little stressful and overwhelming at first, but they are great places to go to if you want to buy fresh fruits and vegetables or any other local seasonal produce. In the past we shared our guide to the best markets in Accra,...
Local Ghanaian cooking ingredients

Local Ghanaian cooking ingredients

If you start digging deep into Ghana’s food culture, you will find health gems. You have the traditional Ghanain dishes, and even the vegetarian and vegan options If that applies to you, but then there are these particular foods which are not soon spoken about but are...
Neem, a miracle plant with multiple benefits

Neem, a miracle plant with multiple benefits

Neem has become a valued addition to the cornucopia of African botanicals. Also referred to as the miracle tree, the tree with a million benefits and the tree that denotes “good health” in our Ayurveda. No wonder neem leaves have all these positive connotations...