MY GHANA SHOPPING EXPERIENCE By Lisa Gibson Shopping – love it or loathe it, it’s something that needs to get done! But don’t fret, we’ve got you covered when it comes to all things shopping-related, whether it’s for necessity or for indulgence! Our biggest piece of advice on this topic is: do your research…
YEAR OF RETURN The Year of Return is an initiative by the government of Ghana marking 400 years since the first recorded arrival of enslaved Africans in Jamestown, Virginia in the United States. Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo officially launched the undertaking in September 2018, when he extended an invitation to Africans in the diaspora to make a return…
5 FANTASTIC FESTIVALS Ghana is a country known for its traditional festivals, music and dances. Festivals are without a doubt one of the best ways to experience the rich and diverse Ghanaian culture. Most festivals take place after the harvest and their purpose is not only to give thanks to the gods, but also…
ETHNIC GROUPS OF GHANA For the purpose of this blog post, we cover the most predominant ethnic groups in Ghana. It is however worth noting that there around 100 different groups! Ghana is most definitely a culturally and ethnically diverse country! The Ga-Adangbe people reside mainly around Accra as well as throughout the…
GHANAIAN CULTURE AT A GLANCE Ghana is a very peaceful and welcoming country. People are incredibly hospitable, and you will often hear the expression “Akwaaba” – which translates to “you’re welcome” when you encounter locals. Ghana as a nation is extremely proud – and so they should be! Not only is Ghana known…
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AND WHAT THEY MEAN In addition to the main Christian religious holidays, such as Christmas and Boxing Day, Easter (Good Friday and Easter Monday), and New Years Day, along with the main Muslim religious holidays including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, below is a summary of the public holidays (and days of importance…
MY GHANA SHOPPING EXPERIENCE By Lisa Gibson Shopping – love it or loathe it, it’s something that needs to get done! But don’t fret, we’ve got you covered when it comes to all things shopping-related, whether it’s for necessity or for indulgence! Our biggest piece of advice on this topic is: do your research…
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…
FOODIE FINDS – WHERE TO BUY FRESH FISH, ORGANIC VEG & MORE Certain foods can evoke the most precious memories… happy times with friends and family, a special occasion, or a particular place. We all have our favourite meal, or comforting snack, and being in a foreign country can make us miss them even…
TV’S, TOASTERS & TOOLS – WHERE TO BUY YOUR BASICS Rental homes in Ghana can come with various levels of furnishings and appliances, or none at all. Have you decided to let a fully furnished property for your West African home? Or have all your furniture shipped over from your last expat post? You…