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…
WHERE TO BUY THINGS IN ACCRA FOR BABY Adjusting to life with a baby can be hard, especially when living in a foreign country far away from family, friends, or other support systems. Thankfully, in Accra, there are some great active social groups for new parents and their little ones. There are also many…
BIRTH IN GHANA – HOW TO NAME A CHILD Birthing a child in Ghana is widely seen as a joyous occasion for the parents, 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…
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…
WHERE TO HAVE LUNCH IN ACCRA Below are some of our favourite places to have lunch in Accra with family or friends: Concrete Jungle: if you’re looking for an oasis in the middle of Accra, then this new addition to the coffee shop line-up is for you! Choose from a selection of…
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…
12 SIGNS YOU ARE INTEGRATING INTO LOCAL GHANA LIFE There comes a time in every expats life when they suddenly stop what they’re doing and think to themselves “Wait a minute! Did I just say/think/do that?” Every new country you live in shapes and moulds you in some way or another. It will influence…
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…
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…
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…