Category Culture & Heritage

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum Reopens in Ghana

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum Reopens in Ghana

Discover the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum renovation in Ghana. Explore its history, significance, and modern upgrades preserving the legacy of Ghana’s first president. Introduction The reopening of Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum after extensive renovation marks a significant moment in preserving the…

Adinkra Symbols: Exploring Ghana’s Heritage

Explore Ghana’s Adinkra symbols, their rich history, meanings, and cultural importance. Discover how these traditional symbols shape identity and inspire art in Ghana and beyond. Introduction Ghana’s Adinkra symbols are a vibrant and profound part of the country’s cultural identity,…

Cape Coast Castle: Restoring Ghana’s History

Discover the history, restoration process, and significance of Cape Coast Castle in Ghana. Learn how this UNESCO World Heritage site preserves the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. Introduction Cape Coast Castle is one of Ghana’s most significant historical landmarks,…

Free SHS Policy in Ghana: Access and Impact

Free SHS Policy in Ghana: Access and Impact

Explore Ghana’s Free Senior High School policy, its origins, achievements, challenges, and how it’s transforming education access and quality for all Ghanaian youths. Introduction Education is the backbone of national development, and Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy…

Homowo Festival: Celebrating Ga Heritage

Homowo Festival: Celebrating Ga Heritage

Discover the rich history, cultural significance, and modern relevance of Ghana’s Homowo Festival, a vibrant celebration of the Ga people’s harvest and heritage. Introduction The Homowo Festival is one of Ghana’s most vibrant and culturally significant traditional festivals. Celebrated primarily…

Hogbetsotso: Honoring Ewe Heritage in Ghana

Hogbetsotso: Honoring Ewe Heritage in Ghana

Discover the history, cultural significance, and modern growth of the Hogbetsotso Festival, a vibrant celebration of the Anlo Ewe people in Ghana’s Volta Region. Introduction The Hogbetsotso Festival is one of Ghana’s most vibrant and culturally rich traditional festivals celebrated…

Accra Fashion Week: Shaping Ghana’s Fashion

Accra Fashion Week: Shaping Ghana’s Fashion

Discover how Accra Fashion Week has grown since 2008 to become a leading fashion event in Africa, promoting Ghanaian culture and boosting the creative economy. Introduction Accra Fashion Week (AFW) has become a flagship event in Ghana’s vibrant fashion industry,…

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

Introduction: Why Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Defines Ghana’s Independence History When Ghanaians talk about Ghana’s independence history, the name that rises above all is Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. As Ghana’s first President, Nkrumah led the nation to independence on March 6, 1957,…

Sarkodie Wins BET: Elevating Ghana’s Music

Sarkodie Wins BET: Elevating Ghana’s Music

Discover how Sarkodie’s BET Award win in 2012 transformed Ghanaian music, inspired artists, and boosted global recognition for African hip-hop. Introduction Sarkodie’s BET Award win was a defining milestone not only in his illustrious career but also for the Ghanaian…

William Ofori Atta: Ghana’s Founding Father

William Ofori Atta: Ghana’s Founding Father

Explore the life and legacy of William Ofori Atta—Ghana’s legal luminary, political activist, and one of the Big Six who championed the nation’s independence and democratic foundations. Introduction William Ofori Atta, affectionately known as “Paa Willie,” stands as a monumental…