FUNERALS IN GHANA

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 for families to spend more money on funerals than on weddings. Funerals are now…

AVOIDING OBRONI PRICE – BARGAINING & PAYMENT TIPS FOR GHANA

AVOIDING OBRONI PRICE – BARGAINING & PAYMENT TIPS FOR GHANA   Irrespective of your race or nationality, if you look like a foreigner or have a foreign accent, you will inevitably be referred to as an “obroni” (outsider/foreigner) in Ghana. It’s a common assumption that obronis are wealthy, and you will therefore often be overcharged…

RELIGION IN GHANA

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…

SHEA BUTTER FROM GHANA

SHEA BUTTER FROM GHANA   Shea butter is a well-known and an important local product in Northern Ghana and also few other African countries. Ghana and Burkina Faso are most likely the leading in Shea butter production. The shea butter comes from the nuts of the shea trees that grow in the Savannah region from…