Ghana, a country in West Africa with population of about 30.42 million and 16 regions is known for the Kente and Smock fabric/ fashion. There are nine major tribes in Ghana; Ashanti, Ewe, Mole-Dagbon, Fante, Ga-Adangbe, Guan, Dagomba and Hausa. Over 70% of Ghanians speak and understand Twis, which make it second most spoken language apart from English, their official language.
Kente fabric have different styles and designs, apart from Northern region that wear Smock designs. These fabrics come in different patterns and are sewn into different styles.
TRENDING FASHION IN GHANA
GHANA ACCESSORIES
The accessories are unique. Most of them are made from Kente and Smock design, spectacular to Ghana and are beautiful.
TRIBES AND THEIR FASHION
KENTE DESIGNS- Ashantis (originator of kente), Ewes, Fantes
SMOCK DESIGN- Northern Gonja (Dagomba, Mole- Dagbon, Hausa)
TOURIST AND HISTORICAL PLACES IN GHANA
Are you thinking of places to visit on your trip to Ghana? Then, here are some unique and beautiful places in Ghana.
JAMESTOWN LIGHTHOUSE, ACCRA
TRINITY CATHEDRAL, ACCRA
CAPE COAST CASTLE, ACCRA
KWAME NKRUMAH MEMORIAL PARK AND MAUSOLEUM, ACCRA
FORTESAND CASTLES, ACCRA
ASANTE TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS, KUMASI
SALAGA SLAVE MARKET, GONJA DISTRICT
PAGA CROCODILE POND, UPPER EASTERN REGION
MOLE NATIONAL PARK, GONJA DISTRICT
LAKE BOSOMTWE, KUMASI
ADA BEACH RESORT, ACCRA
LAKE VOLTA, GHANA
LABADI BEACH, ACCRA
ST GEORGE’S CASTLE
NZULEZO STILT VILLAGE
BOTI FALL
MEALS IN GHANA
There are meals special from Ghana, meals from vegetables, cereals, beef, sea food etc. You cannot leave the country without having a taste of these meals.
Koose
Waakye special
Waakye
Etor(mashed yam and egg)
Banku and Tilapia
Banku with Palmnut soup
Etor
Garden egg stew
Aghushi
Ghana Jollof Rice
Banku and soup
Kontomire sauce
Palmnut soup
Ayoyo soup
Wasawasa
Peanut soup
Tubaani
Tuozaafi and Ayoyo stew
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND HABITAT PROTECTION IN GHANA
There are ecosystem conservations in Ghana. These conservations include the animal park where wild lives are protected, the rain forest and mangrove.
EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN GHANA
Climate change have resulted to flooding and drought. These have adverse effect on crop yield, human lives, aquatic lives and properties in the communities.
GENDER EQUALITY IN GHANA
Women also hold sensitive and political positions in Ghana. There are women in education sector, business sector and others occupying very important seats in the legislative arm of government.
Mrs Rebecca Akuffo-Addo
First Lady of Ghana
Professor Ibok Nsa Oduro
Leading Women in Science and Professor of Food Science and Technology
Justice Sophia Akuffo
Former Chief Justice of Ghana
Judge Georgina Theodora Wood
Former Chief Justice of Ghana
Hon. Hanna Serwaa Tetteh
Barrister and 28th Minister of Foreign Affairs
Agnes Naa Momo Lartey
Politician and Member of Parliament for Krowor Constituency
Hon Patricia Appeagyei
Politician Deputy, Minister for Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
Prof Marian Asantewah
Young Professor of Chemistry
