The traditional political structure of the Akan people

The traditional political structure of the Akan people

by | Dec 15, 2022 | Ghana

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

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Ghana

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...
Ghanaian day names and their meaning

Ghanaian day names and their meaning

by | May 11, 2022 | Ghana

What day of the week were you born? This one can be a very typical question when you’re in Ghana. This is due to the Ghanaian day names tradition, one of the many ceremonies and customs that take place in Ghana. The day naming system is a very old tradition used by...