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History of the African head wrap

by GreenViews | Oct 5, 2022 | History of Ghana

Have you ever asked yourself why some African women wear head wraps? In Ghana, you will witness many local women wearing one. Is it for religious purposes? Is it for fashion purposes? Or is there a completely different reason behind it? Let’s take a look at the...

Inspirational Ghanaian women

by GreenViews | Sep 30, 2022 | History of Ghana

Women around the world have remarkably achieved and showcased many outstanding results and the list of inspirational Ghanaian women whose actions have shaped society is quite extensive. From the brave women behind Ghana’s independence to the women whose actions...

Taa Kotsa & Sawie: the natural Ghanaian toothbrushes

by GreenViews | Sep 24, 2022 | Ghanaian Culture, History of Ghana

Technology has changed how we do things generally and made life easier, but one of the beauties of Africa is the fact that many of the natural and sustainable ways of doing things are very much alive. We want to introduce you to Taa Kotsa & Sawie, the natural...

Learning the local Ghanaian languages for expats

by GreenViews | Sep 21, 2022 | Ghanaian Culture, Living in Ghana

One word that could describe Africa as a whole continent is diversity. Africa is made up of 54 different countries, each with its own cultures, traditions, landscapes and of course, languages. According to the department of African and African American studies of...

All about African black soap

by GreenViews | Sep 16, 2022 | Ghanaian Culture

African black soap has been used for centuries in West African countries. It originates with the Yoruba people in Nigeria and Yoruba communities in Benin and Togo. In Yoruba language black soap is ose (soap) and dudu (black). It’s actually one of the most...