Yaa Asantewaa: Ghana’s Warrior Queen Mother
Yaa Asantewaa is one of the most important figures and one of the most influential women in Ghana’s history. She is known for being the last African woman to lead a major war against the colonial powers, leading a rebellion known as The War of the Golden Stool in...
Omugwo – A traditional Ghanaian practice
Tradition, culture and beliefs are ingrained in the Ghanaian culture. Omugwo is one of those customs, one as crucial and traditional as the African head wrap or the use of waist beads, just to name a few. But what is omugwo? What practices does it involve and who...
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...
Taa Kotsa & Sawie: the natural Ghanaian toothbrushes
Technology has changed how we do things generally and made life easier, but one of the beauties of Africa is the fact that many of the natural and sustainable ways of doing things are very much alive. We want to introduce you to Taa Kotsa & Sawie, the natural...
Learning the local Ghanaian languages for expats
One word that could describe Africa as a whole continent is diversity. Africa is made up of 54 different countries, each with its own cultures, traditions, landscapes and of course, languages. According to the department of African and African American studies of...
All about African black soap
African black soap has been used for centuries in West African countries. It originates with the Yoruba people in Nigeria and Yoruba communities in Benin and Togo. In Yoruba language black soap is ose (soap) and dudu (black). It’s actually one of the most...
5 International Business Schools in Ghana
Today more than ever, many businesses are being created at a very fast pace. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), around 20% of new businesses fail in the first 2 years of existence. Cash flow problems and lack of planning and research are...
5 Ghanaian coffee brands you should try
Having a good cup of coffee is a must, especially if you are a coffee lover and love the scent of freshly brewed coffee in the morning. Ghana is very well known for its cocoa and chocolate brands, but Ghanaian coffee is rapidly gaining recognition as they enter the...
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