Category Colonial Era

European Colonization of the Gold Coast

European Colonization of the Gold Coast

From Portuguese traders to British rule, Ghana’s Gold Coast saw centuries of European rivalry, trade, and colonization that shaped its history. European Arrival and Colonization: From the Portuguese to British Rule in the Gold Coast The story of Ghana’s encounter…

Middle Passage: Ghana’s Human Cost

Middle Passage: Ghana’s Human Cost

From the Gold Coast to the Americas, enslaved Africans endured the brutal Middle Passage, leaving deep scars and lasting cultural legacies. Middle Passage & Human Cost – The Experience of Enslaved Africans from the Gold Coast The history of Ghana,…

Ghana’s Gold and Trade Routes Legacy

Ghana’s Gold and Trade Routes Legacy

The Ghana Empire thrived as a hub of gold and trade, controlling vital routes that shaped West Africa’s economy and global links. Trade Routes & Gold Economy – Why Ghana Was So Important in Early African Trade For centuries before…

The Ghana Empire: West Africa’s First Power

The Ghana Empire: West Africa’s First Power

The Ghana Empire, founded by the Soninke, thrived on gold and trade, shaping West Africa’s history and inspiring modern Ghana’s name. The Ghana Empire: Origins and Influence Across West Africa Long before modern Ghana took its place on the world…