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...
Highlife Music in Ghana – Origins and history
One cannot imagine Ghana without music. You may also notice (if you haven’t already) that Ghanaians like their music loud. Music can be heard almost anywhere at any time in Accra, and even though there are many genres present in everyday life, highlife music in Ghana...
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...
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...
Inspirational Ghanaian women
Women around the world have remarkably achieved and showcased many outstanding results and the list of inspirational Ghanaian women whose actions have shaped society is quite extensive. From the brave women behind Ghana’s independence to the women whose actions...
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