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Culture of Ghana. Ghana is a country of 33.48 million people and many native groups, such as: [1] [2] The Gonjas in the Northern Region. English is the official language, with the indigenous Twi of the Ashantis, the Fante language, Frafra, Dangme, Ga, Dagbani, Mampruli, Gonja and Ewe also having official status, and being taught in schools as ...
Akan people. The Akan ( / ˈækæn /) people are a Kwa group living primarily in present-day Ghana and in parts of Ivory Coast and Togo in West Africa. The Akan speak dialects within the Central Tano branch of the Potou–Tano subfamily of the Niger–Congo family. [ 2]
Religion in Ghana. Religion in Ghana (2021 census) [ 1] Christianity (71.3%) Islam (19.9%) Traditional faiths (3.2%) None (1.1%) Others/Undeclared (4.5%) Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral in the capital Accra. Christianity is the largest religion in Ghana, with 71.3% of the population belonging to various Christian denominations as of 2021 census ...
The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Ghanaian Gold Coast. [29] Ghanaians predominantly inhabit the Republic of Ghana and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 34 million people as of 2024, making up 85% of the population. [27] [30] The word "Ghana" means "warrior king". [31]
National Folklore Board functions as a state agency, to perform the role of intellectual property and folklore branding in Ghana. To educate Ghanaians on folklore. To preserve Ghana's rich heritage to influence nation building. To boost domestic and international tourism to generate revenue and create jobs. Monthly outdoor activities "Did you ...
The Ga people celebrate Homowo in the remembrance of famine that once happened in their history in precolonial Ghana. [1] The Ga Homowo or Harvest Custom is an annual tradition among the Accra people, with its origin tied to the Native Calendar and the Damte Dsanwe people of the Asere Quarter. Asere is a sub-division of the Ga Division in the ...
Outdooring. In Ghana, an Outdooring ( Ga: kpodziemo; Akan: abadinto, Ewe language “vihehedego”) is the traditional naming ceremony for infants. [ 1] Traditionally this ceremony occurs eight days after the child is born where parents bring their newborn "outdoors" and give the child a name. Cultural beliefs dictated that after eight days ...
Dipo. Dipo rites are one of the most popular, yet criticized, puberty rites and practices in Ghana, yet is one of the most attended events in the country, receiving huge numbers of tourists. [ 1] The rite is performed by the people of Odumase Krobo in the Eastern region of Ghana. [ 2] The rite is performed in April every year. [ 2]