The traditional political structure of the Akan people
Of all the ethnic groups in Ghana, the Akan people are the largest and account for about 49% of the country’s population. With over 20 million people between Ghana and Ivory Coast, they’re also one of the biggest ethnic groups in West Africa. In this article, we take...
Unique things about Ghana and their English names
Living in Ghana you may find yourself on many occasions seeing/finding things that you will not know what they are. This will of course raise the question of “What is this?” Or “what’s the name for this?”. There are so many unique things about Ghana that it may be a...
Boxing in Ghana: the Boys of Bukom
During Kwame Nkrumah’s ruling, Ghana’s former president and first Prime Minister, sports was viewed as an important tool in building a new nation and uniting the people. In fact, that was one of the reasons he invested greatly in sports. You will see many locals...
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...
Bird Watching in Ghana
Birds are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth, and an essential part in the functioning of nature. How so? Well, they act as pollinators and seed dispersal for many plants, so birds help provide us humans with the basic substances for our survival. Ghana...
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