The legacy of the people of Tafi Abuife
An author once said, “The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” —Benjamin Disraeli. The people…
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The solid ‘rock’ of the Ashanti state
The Asante Empire, was an Akan kingdom from 1701 to 1957, in what is now modern-day Ghana, expanded from Ashanti to include the Brong-Ahafo Region, Central…
Ghana signs agreement to construct an international theatre and conference centre
Plans are underway to construct a multi-purpose edifice to boost event tourism, creative arts and economic growth in Kumasi, Ghana’s second-largest city. The project dubbed ‘Kumasi…
The Slave River Park: a transitional point for slave trade in Ghana
Many historical sites in Ghana show the great struggle the people of Gold Coast, now Ghana, endured before becoming an independent country. Even so, Ghana is…
The fall of the London bridge
It has been said by William Mutargh that, “at it’s best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present, over a mutual concern for…
The legendary Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, located in Accra Ghana, is the final resting place of Ghana’s first President and Africanist, who led a team of great minds…
The Wheel Story House: A home made from recycled materials
The Wheel Story House is the largest and oldest home made from recyclable materials in West Africa. The amusing structure is made up of waste from…
Ghana gets World Tourism Council Safe Travels Stamp
Ghana has become the latest recipient of the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The…
Jamestown, the “Beacon” of Accra, Ghana
Jamestown a fishing community in Ghana, inhabited primarily by the Ga’s, played a significant role in the growth of Gold Coast. In 1876, Jamestown replaced Cape…
Ghana initiates ‘Decade of African Renaissance 2020-2030’
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, on Thursday, announced that a 10-year programme, called the “Decade of African Renaissance 2020-2030” has been initiated to grow…