INTRODUCTION Ghana is a home to several ethnic groups. These ethnic groups are found in different parts of the country, which is divided into sixteen administrative regions. Most of these ethnic groups are found in the northern part of the country which houses five of the administrative regions, namely; Northern
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Changing How Africa Sees Itself
When tourists visit Africa, the attractions that top their lists are the big names most of us are familiar with: Kruger National Park in South Africa, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia and the Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. No doubt these are beautiful attractions, each worth our time to visit,
The Ouidah Vodun Festival
The West African country of Benin is seen as the country in which the Vodun religion originated. This religion is more widely known as , but not the type of ‘voodoo’ which involves or that is often negatively portrayed in the media. Today, the religion is practised by a large
Ilhan Omar: from Refugee to Congresswoman
In 2017, a member of the state , Ilhan Omar, was invited to the Governor of Minnesota’s annual fishing competition. Fishing is a very popular local tradition in , known as the ‘land of ten thousand lakes.’ Few expected that Omar, an to the United States, would actually take part
A look at traditional Ghanaian spices
Nowadays, many people in Ghana have stopped using traditional West African spices, in favour of more international spices like Maggi cubes, cumin, or bay leaves. This may be to do with , as it is becoming easier and easier to buy products from large companies, and harder to buy authentic
WARIS DIRIE: A SUPER-ROLE-MODEL
Waris Dirie is a Somalian who rose to international fame in the early 1990s. Born into a (travelling) family living near Somalia’s border with Ethiopia in 1965, Waris ran away from home aged 13 to avoid an . Finding fame in the UK during the 1990s, Waris has used her
What is the Factum Foundation?
Factum Foundation for Digital Technology in Conservation is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2009. The Foundation and its sister company, Factum Arte, apply digital technologies and scientific innovations to art and heritage.
The Unsung Heroes Of The Kilimanjaro
Being the highest free-standing mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro is a very popular destination for climbers and adventurers
Djenne: Africa’s Mud City
The most striking building in Djenne is its Great Mosque. Built in 1906 and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988, there is no doubt that this mosque is one of the most unique monuments in Africa.
The African Trailblazers of English Football
The current top scorer in the Premier League is once again an African, Mohammed Salah. Last year, three African footballers dominated England’s top footballing division