Now, I am standing in Benin, a place which holds a part of my heritage, watching the rhythm of the crowd and the invocation of spirits, and thinking of the father who raised me—and also the other who ...
Supporting women’s informal businesses through policy reforms, flexible finance and formal-informal linkages strengthens ...
On a bustling street in central Accra, Clement Azaabire meticulously hangs fugu smocks, their striped, multi-coloured fabrics swaying in the breeze. For 15 years, Azaabire has proudly sold this ...
By\xa0 Samuel Ohene NyantakyiIn the bustling markets of Accra and Kumasi’s Kejetia, where traders shout prices and customers haggle for the best deals, there is an unexpected new contender entering ...
Ghanaian Afro-fusion artiste Kemidar has released a new single, Dedzo, a tribute dedicated to dancer Endurance Grand, marking what he ...
Early March in central Ohio is packed with things to do, from concerts including "Amadeus" and Three Days Grace to a Ramadan night market.
In a global fashion landscape often driven by fast-moving trends and fleeting digital aesthetics, OpulenCe emerges as a vital custodian of African heritage. Founded in 2020 by Patience Oduro, the ...
The sharp and over-strengthening of the Ghanaian cedi over the past year is threatening the livelihoods of straw basket weavers and related acters as well as exporters in the Upper East Region.
Ghanaians have rushed to defend their colourful handwoven "fugu" smocks after President John Mahama's wearing of the loose-fitting traditional garment on a recent state visit to Zambia caused an ...
Ghana is weaving a cultural revival, at least one Fugu every Wednesday. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts has declared Wednesdays National Fugu Day, and the country's traditional ...
African weaving styles are not just a means of traditional art but also a means of creating unique, eco-friendly lampshades. These techniques, which have been passed down generations, use natural ...