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Africa’s Renowned Musical Legend

March 29, 2024
by osamensa
4 min read
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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...

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Exploring the Largest Palace in West Africa

February 12, 2024
by osamensa
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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...

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The True Nationalists Who Fought for Ghana’s Independence

January 21, 2024
by osamensa
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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...

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The first African to Publicly Demand the Total Abolition of the Slave Trade

January 13, 2024
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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...

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ET-Mensah: The King of Ghanaian Highlife Music

January 13, 2024
by osamensa
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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...

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He Vowed Never to wear European Clothing!

January 13, 2024
by osamensa
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Kobina Sekyi, formally known as William Essuman-Gwira Sekyi, was a Ghanaian nationalist, philosopher, lawyer, and writer born on November 1, 1892, in the Gold Coast (now Ghana). He attended Mfantsipin School, then known as...

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Some Ghanaian Pacesetters

January 10, 2024
by osamensa
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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...

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