The traditional political structure of the Akan people

The traditional political structure of the Akan people

Of all the ethnic groups in Ghana, the Akan people are the largest and account for about 49% of the country’s population. With over 20 million people between Ghana and Ivory Coast, they’re also one of the biggest ethnic groups in West Africa. In this article, we take...
Learning the local Ghanaian languages for expats

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...
Ethnic groups in Ghana – Popular legends and myths

Ethnic groups in Ghana – Popular legends and myths

One thing that hits any new visitor to Ghana is the knowledge of the diversity of people and Ghanaian languages that coexist in the country’s territorial space. The country is made up of major ethnic groups that coexist in peace and in their own ways enrich our...