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...
History of Hockey in Ghana
When the topic of sports arises in Ghana, the first thing that comes to mind is football (soccer). But what if you were to be told that the first sporting activity that gave Ghana international recognition was field Hockey? Join us on this journey of historical...
Ramen in Ghana: The top restaurants in Accra
For those who do not know, ramen is a Japanese noodle soup, with a combination of a rich flavored broth, one of a variety of types of noodle and a selection of meats or vegetables, often topped with a boiled egg. In Japan, it is considered a fast food, and ramen in...
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...
How to adapt to life in Ghana
If you’re moving to Ghana and you don’t know what to expect, you’ve arrived at the right place. Adapting to life in Ghana may have its challenges and it will push you out of your comfort zone but at the same time it can be a very exciting process. There are two...
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly
Welcome to Accra, a densely populated city with over 2.6 million residents as of the year 2022. As the capital of Ghana, Accra is a shining beacon and a modern metropolis with an urban area of 225.7 km² in size. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly is the largest political...
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...
Local Accra Markets for fresh groceries
Navigating the local Accra markets can be a little stressful and overwhelming at first, but they are great places to go to if you want to buy fresh fruits and vegetables or any other local seasonal produce. In the past we shared our guide to the best markets in Accra,...
Local Ghanaian cooking ingredients
If you start digging deep into Ghana’s food culture, you will find health gems. You have the traditional Ghanain dishes, and even the vegetarian and vegan options If that applies to you, but then there are these particular foods which are not soon spoken about but are...
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