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...
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...