Imagine leading a movement so powerful that it shook the foundations of colonial commerce and sparked the flames of independence for an entire nation. Meet the fearless Ghanaian chief who masterminded a historic boycott that...
Category - History
During World War II, African soldiers all over the continent played a key role in the Allied Powers’ victory. They helped defeat the Italians in Ethiopia. Troops from Kenya and the Gold Coast now known as Ghana traveled to...
Joseph Hanson Kwabena Nketia was a renowned Ghanaian ethnomusicologist and composer. He was widely considered Africa’s leading musicologist and during his lifetime was referred to as a “living legend” and...
As you approach from the main highway, you are greeted by an arch with an inscription inviting you to Assin Kushea. Located in Assin North within the Central Region is a community known as Assin Kushea. The town is positioned 12...
Ghana’s struggle to dismantle colonial rule cannot be tied to only the lauded, well-known nationalists but also certain individuals who contributed immensely to pave way for independence. It is vital we honor these individuals...
“There is no single individual who has influenced the course of the development of art music in contemporary Ghana as much as Dr. Ephraim Amu.” ~Professor Joseph Handson Kwabena Nketia Ephraim Kɔku Amu was a...
Quobna Ottobah Cugoano, also known as John Stuart, was an abolitionist, political activist, and philosopher from the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana) in West Africa. He was born in 1757 in Ajumako, a town in the Central Region of...
Introduction Ghanaian music boasts a vibrant history and has given rise to numerous renowned artistes who have made a significant impact on the industry. Some of the most notable figures include Osibisa, AB Crentsil, E.T...
Ghana has gained global recognition in the journey of tech, innovation, and development. It is tremendous how some Ghanaian men and women have exhibited purpose, heroism and knowledge in bringing into reality golden achievements...