by GreenViews | Aug 5, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
Roadsides, savannah edges, and sacred groves across Ghana are home to a humble yet potent plant: Calotropis procera, better known as the sodom apple or, in local slang, the Abasa leaf. Revered by the Ga-Dangme, Dagomba, and Akan peoples alike, this resilient shrub...
by GreenViews | Jul 23, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
Few practices capture the imagination of any outsiders like tribal marks in Ghana. For centuries, these African tribal marks have served as indelible symbols of identity, lineage, and spiritual protection. In Ghana’s Northern region, where community ties run deep and...
by GreenViews | Jul 16, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
Marriage rites in Ghana are far more than ceremonial formalities: they are profound expressions of spirituality, culture, and communal bonds that unite not only two individuals but entire families and communities. From the vibrant libations poured in honor of...
by GreenViews | Jul 9, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
Before the arrival of “modern” religions in Ghana like Christianity and Islam, the people of what is now Ghana practiced various indigenous religious traditions deeply rooted in their culture, community, and environment. But how did traditional worship take place in...
by GreenViews | Jul 7, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture, History of Ghana
At Accra’s coastal regions such as Jamestown, Chorkor, La, and Teshie—the Ghanaian fishing industry is visible and is deeply embedded in daily life. This sector supports thousands of families and operates through a strong, time-tested partnership between fishermen and...
by GreenViews | Jun 27, 2025 | Ghanaian Culture
There is a unique piece of footwear in Ghana that has walked its way into the cultural identity of the region: Afro Moses Sandals. Commonly known as “Afro Moses”, these slippers are a symbol of the resilience of the Ghanaian spirit. Come discover the...