by GreenViews | Oct 3, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
In African traditional spirituality, every tree, root, and leaf has its own name, and many are believed to have a voice. Leaves are active elements in Ghanaian and African rites. Their uses differ from place to place, but they always hold deep cultural importance....
by GreenViews | Sep 17, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
In Ghanaian culture, totems and clan symbols serve as powerful markers of identity, belonging, and ancestral lineage. From the Akan tribe in southern Ghana to the Mole-Dagbani in the north, clans in Ghana and their symbols guide family life, social roles, and moral...
by GreenViews | Sep 12, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
In many parts of the world today, calling someone “fat” or “chunky” is considered offensive, insensitive, or even outright abusive. The term carries with it a host of negative connotations: unhealthy, unattractive and even lazy. However in Ghana this takes...
by GreenViews | Sep 10, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
If you have spent time in Ghana you might have overheard the name nyanya at a market stall, in a kitchen, or even during a cleansing bath! Nyanya is a small, bitter leaf that is eaten, brewed, blessed and sometimes whispered about with a mix of respect and caution. ...
by GreenViews | Aug 28, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
The talking drum is one of the most representative symbols of traditional African culture. This sophisticated hour-glass shaped drum can mimic the tone of human speech and it’s used not only to communicate through long distances, but also in ceremonies. In this...
by GreenViews | Aug 12, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
In Ghana, twins aren’t just siblings, they’re considered sacred. Among the Ga people of Accra and its coastal towns, the birth of twins is more than a biological event; it’s a spiritual moment and the heart of Akweley Suma twin festival. It’s believed that twins...