Problems in Ghana: Important Things To Know As A Diasporan
Ghana is not perfect. Most people consider moving there not because it is flawless, but because it offers a breath of fresh air from the pressures of the Western world. The truth is that nowhere is perfect and neither is Ghana. But just because there are real problems in Ghana doesn’t mean you should abandon […]
First Week in Ghana: Spirit Food For the Diaspora
My first week in Ghana was more than a relocation—it was a spiritual awakening. Consider the children of Israel, marching through the Red Sea, trying to escape Pharaoh, yet also trying to reach the other side before the waters closed in on them. Egypt had once given them the time of their lives—the food, the […]
First Week In Ghana: The Best Advice For A Smooth Start
✈️ Leaving the West: A One-Way Journey Home My first week in Ghana was memorable, to say the least. It was nothing like my previous visit. This time, I left the West not for a vacation—I left in hope of brighter days ahead. Leaving the Western world was easy for me. After living for over […]
Traditional Ghanaian Drinks: Bold Flavours So Rich With Love
A visit to Ghana is never complete without experiencing its traditional drinks. Many people might focus on the rich food culture, but trying some traditional Ghanaian drinks can make your experience much more worthwhile. Imagine enjoying a hearty meal of jollof rice or fufu with a glass of palm wine or bissap. The flavours complement […]
Unpopular Ghanaian Dishes: Hidden Gems You Might Not Know
When you think about Ghanaian food, what comes to mind first? Most people will think of jollof rice, fufu, banku, and maybe waakye. Though these iconic dishes are absolutely delicious and deserve to be put in the spotlight, there are unpopular Ghanaian dishes that are also worth your time. Ghana’s culinary heritage is like an undiscovered […]
Shipping Your Belongings to Ghana? Here’s the Best Advice
You’ve done everything: from making the decision to move to Ghana, to laying the groundwork to make it happen. You have also secured housing, connected with the right people and planned out how to make your transition smoother. Now, the next step is shipping your belongings to Ghana, making your way across the Atlantic seas. […]
10 of the Most Practical Tips for Diasporans Moving to Ghana
Are you one of those people who have made the bold decision to move to Ghana? If you are one of those brave souls, I want to help you on your way. There are helpful and practical tips for diasporans moving to Ghana that will make your journey both smooth and fulfilling. Following these tips […]
Our Rich African Heritage: Why We’re Most Powerful At Home
One thing always on the side of the African Diaspora is our rich African heritage. We have this bright hope in the fertile soils of Africa that calls us home. Regardless of the struggles we have had to endure, we’ve always kept sight of the lands of our forefathers. Marcus Garvey fought through powerful speeches, […]
Ghanaian Traditional Medicine: Remedies and Practices You Need to Know
There is a scripture from the Bible that says: “In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, there was the Tree of Life, which bore twelve kinds of fruit and yielded her fruit every month; and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.” […]
Kingston to Lagos: Direct Flights That Would Bring the Diaspora Home
If we track back in history, we’ll realize how far we have come as a people. I watched the movie Harriet the other day, and it brought tears to my soul. History is painful, to say the least. Yet, one theme remains—as African people, we have always fought for our rights, and slowly but surely, […]