How to Find Domestic Help in Accra
Domestic help keeps many Accra homes running: cleaners, cooks, nannies, drivers, security guards and tutors. Finding domestic help in Accra is relatively common, but the process involves careful planning, trust, and understanding of the local norms. This guide will...
Non-Citizen Ghana Card Registration: Requirements, Renewal & Replacement
In recent years, Ghana has made significant strides in digitizing its identification systems to improve governance, financial services, and national security. One of the most notable developments is the Ghana Card Registration, a biometric national identification card...
Akweley Suma Twin Festival in Ghana
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...
Rainy Season in Ghana: 8 Places to Avoid in Accra During Heavy Rains
When the skies open up in Ghana—especially during the major rainy seasons from April to July and September to November—Accra’s streets can quickly turn chaotic. Flash floods, traffic gridlocks, and health hazards become part of daily life. Whether you’re a...
The Sodom Apple: A Living Symbol of Ghanaian Manhood
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...
Tenancy Agreements in Ghana: All you need to Know
Moving to Ghana for work or business opens up a world of opportunity, and finding the right home is a crucial first step. If you’re looking to rent an apartment in Accra, you’ll want to understand the nuances of a tenancy agreement in Ghana, from legal...
How to Get Around in Ghana without Google Maps
Stepping off your flight into Accra’s humid air, you might instinctively reach for your phone. But in Ghana—even in major cities like Accra, Kumasi or Takoradi—Google Maps can leave you more confused than confident. Getting around Ghana can be challenging when streets...
Tribal Marks in Ghana: A Living Tradition of Face Scarification
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...
Cobla Boys of Accra: Ghana’s Young Shoe Repair Hustlers
In the busy streets of the major Ghanaian cities, you can’t miss them: the cobla boys. These young men—sometimes older artisans too—carry tiny wooden workshops on their backs, ready to polish, clean or repair your shoes on the spot. More than just shoeshiners, they...
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