GHANA’S INCREDIBLE BEAD CULTURE The origins of beads in Ghana Beads might be the oldest art form we know. It is reported that Neanderthal men wore beads made from teeth and bones as pendants. In fact, beads have been used by almost every civilization across the world at a given point in time as…
POPULAR SPORTS IN GHANA Join us in discovering some of the most popular sports in Ghana! Football One could say that football (also known as soccer) is the national sport of Ghana. An open space in the community quickly becomes a football pitch, by making use of whatever is around to create makeshift…
YEAR OF RETURN The Year of Return is an initiative by the government of Ghana marking 400 years since the first recorded arrival of enslaved Africans in Jamestown, Virginia in the United States. Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo officially launched the undertaking in September 2018, when he extended an invitation to Africans in the diaspora to make a return…
5 FANTASTIC FESTIVALS Ghana is a country known for its traditional festivals, music and dances. Festivals are without a doubt one of the best ways to experience the rich and diverse Ghanaian culture. Most festivals take place after the harvest and their purpose is not only to give thanks to the gods, but also…
ETHNIC GROUPS OF GHANA For the purpose of this blog post, we cover the most predominant ethnic groups in Ghana. It is however worth noting that there around 100 different groups! Ghana is most definitely a culturally and ethnically diverse country! The Ga-Adangbe people reside mainly around Accra as well as throughout the…
GHANAIAN CULTURE AT A GLANCE Ghana is a very peaceful and welcoming country. People are incredibly hospitable, and you will often hear the expression “Akwaaba” – which translates to “you’re welcome” when you encounter locals. Ghana as a nation is extremely proud – and so they should be! Not only is Ghana known…
GET YOUR GROCERY SHOPPING DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR DOOR DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK You will find in this article the official links and emergency numbers regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in Ghana, as well as some tips to help you get your food delivery straight to your door, in case of confinement or quarantine.…
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AND WHAT THEY MEAN In addition to the main Christian religious holidays, such as Christmas and Boxing Day, Easter (Good Friday and Easter Monday), and New Years Day, along with the main Muslim religious holidays including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, below is a summary of the public holidays (and days of importance…
EXPLORING GHANA’S TOP DELICIOUS DISHES Now let’s get onto the subject of food…. You can’t come to Ghana and not experience the local food! From street food on just about every corner at roadside stalls referred to as chop bars, to more established and conventional restaurant options, you will definitely not go hungry in…
AN INTRODUCTION TO ETIQUETTE IN GHANA You’ve moved to Ghana, and now you’d like to immerse yourself in the rich culture. But how can you be sure of the correct etiquette? We are here to give you a crash course in Ghanaian culture 101! After all, having some background on the cultural customs and…