The cowrie shell – The meanings of this form of currency
The cowrie shell holds great significance within Africa and has a long and meaningful history attached to it. It is more than a simple “shell”, in African culture, it holds significant spiritual and even monetary value in the form of currency. It is one of the most...
Yaa Asantewaa: Ghana’s Warrior Queen Mother
Yaa Asantewaa is one of the most important figures and one of the most influential women in Ghana’s history. She is known for being the last African woman to lead a major war against the colonial powers, leading a rebellion known as The War of the Golden Stool in...
Omugwo – A traditional Ghanaian practice
Tradition, culture and beliefs are ingrained in the Ghanaian culture. Omugwo is one of those customs, one as crucial and traditional as the African head wrap or the use of waist beads, just to name a few. But what is omugwo? What practices does it involve and who...
History of the African head wrap
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...
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