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Ghana History and Culture

Discover Ghana’s rich history, vibrant culture, welcoming people, and iconic attractions from Accra to Kumasi.

Desmond Dorvlo 28 Nov 2025 Read
Black History Month
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Culture & Heritage

Black History Month in Ghana

Black History Month is an annual celebration in remembrance and appreciation to those who have taken the courage to stand up against oppression of many kinds. We celebrate heroes and their sacrifices for Ghana's future and the global struggle for freedom and equality.

Desmond Dorvlo 07 Feb 2024 Read
Kente spools
9 min
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Culture & Heritage

The history of Kente and Adinkra symbols

Did you know the most popular locally-made fashion item in West Africa - Kente Cloth - was discovered by two friends in a forest upon meeting Anansi the spider? Let me take you through the history on the making of Kente, what the colours mean and explain some of the Adinkra Symbols we use in making Kente.

Desmond Dorvlo 24 Sep 2020 Read
Benson Ibeabuchi Homowo 2018 2
8 min
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Culture & Heritage

Homowo Festival - Harvest Celebration

Every year in Accra, the Ga people celebrate victory over ancient famine with a festival that literally means 'hoot at hunger.' For weeks, no drums - silence. Then suddenly - thousands gathering, doors thrown open to strangers, traditional foods shared with the living and the dead.

Edite Strautmane 19 Aug 2020 Greater Accra, Accra Read
Cedi Beads - Cleaning and polishing
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The beautiful art of Glass Bead making from Ghana

You might not know this, but Venice is not the only place in the world where people make beautiful things out of glass. For decades, Ghanaians have been making wonderful glass beads from recycled glass, and they are absolutely captivating. If you want to learn more, continue reading, and we will tell you all about it.

Edite Strautmane 12 Jul 2018 Read
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