HITTING THE ROAD IN GHANA Travelling outside of Accra and the Greater Accra region will give you some perspective on just how big and culturally and geographically diverse Ghana actually is! The real Ghana definitely lies outside of Accra, so take any opportunity you can to get out and explore the country! To visit…
PLANNING YOUR LONG WEEK-ENDS IN GHANA Travelling outside of Accra and the Greater Accra region will give you some perspective on just how big culturally and geographically diverse Ghana actually is! The real Ghana definitely lies outside of Accra, so take any opportunity you can to get out and explore the country! For…
OUR GETAWAYS FOR 1 DAY Living in Accra, one can often get that feeling of being overwhelmed by the chaos of city life: the incessant traffic, noise pollution (make that air pollution as well!), the frenetic pace of always being on the go (it can eventually get to us all) and that’s when we…
THE HAMPER’S TRADITION: DON’T FORGET YOUR HOUSE HELPERS Hampers are one of several related basket like items. Hampers have a long and illustrious history, going as far back as William the conqueror. The concept of hampers originally started in France and baskets full of treats were introduced to England back in the 11th century…
MORINGA OLEIFERA Moringa oleifera is a plant that is often called the drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree or the horseradish tree. It has become a well-known tree in many parts of Ghana and the rest of West Africa. Moringa grows in many parts of the northern region in Ghana. It…
COCOA FROM GHANA – GHANAIAN CHOCOLATES Third wealth of the country, cocoa is a major contributor to Ghana’s economy (after gold and oil). The country is the second largest producer of cocoa, after Ivory Coast. Both countries produce up to 60% of the world cocoa production. But for a long time, they had never…
BATIK AND AFRICAN WAX PRINT IN GHANA Batik and African wax prints are common fabrics found in Ghana and all over Africa. Batik is a method of producing coloured designs on textiles by dyeing them, having first applied wax to the parts to be left undyed. It is an ancient handmade fabric art which…
RELIGION IN GHANA Christianity, Islam and Traditional are the three major religious groups in Ghana. Though there are others, these three groups play a prominent and significant role in the holistic life of Ghanaians from political, economical, educational, religious and family. Christian Religion The Christian religion is known to be the largest of…
FUNERALS IN GHANA Funerals in Ghana are not just an occasion to mourn but also an opportunity to celebrate the life and pay respect to the departed soul. Ghanaian funerals these days are very elaborate and it is very common with families spending lots of money on funerals than on weddings. Funerals are now…
BIRTH IN GHANA – HOW TO NAME A CHILD Birthing a child in Ghana is widely seen as a joyous occasion for parent, extended family, friends and society. Children in Ghanaian society represent fertility, wealth, status and continuity of family lineage. Outdooring and naming ceremony Naming a child is a significant part in…