English is the Official Language of Ghana. A: GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED LANGUAGES 1. AKAN (Ashanti, Fante, Akuapem, Akyem, Kwahu) (Written Twi) 2. DAGAARE / WAALE Spoken in Upper Western Region (UWR) 3. DANGBE Spoken in Greater Accra.(G/A) 4. DAGBANE Spoken in Northern Region (NR) 5. EWE ” Volta Region (VR) 6. GA ” Greater Accra Region...
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Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) is a National Park in, Accra, Ghana named after Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the ‘’founding father’’ of Ghana. Dr. Nkrumah gained independence from the British, then a colonial authority over what was known as The Gold Coast, on March 6, 1957. He became the first Prime Minister from that...
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The venue for many national celebrations, dominated by the Independence Arch and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier. The largest national spectacle and display of colour takes place in the Black Star Square on Independence Day.
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The National Theatre of Ghana, which symbolizes and witnesses the China-Ghana friendship, has become a gift from the Chinese government. The National Theatre was established by the National Theatre Law, PNDCL 259, 1992 and was officially inaugurated on December 30, 1992. The Theatre was born out of a technical co-operation Agreement signed on September...
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The Ewe language is actively spoken in the South Eastern parts of Ghana and part of Togo and Benin. Here’s how to pronounce the vowels: A = the ‘a’ in father E = the ‘e’ in wet I = pronounced like the ‘ee’ in free O = the ‘o’ in no U =...
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List of Ghanaians to follow on Twitter Actors and Actresses Name: Joseph Fiifi Van Vicker (Van Vicker) Twitter: @IAmVanVicker Name: Nadia Buari Twitter: @B5sNadiaBuari Name: Majid Michel Twitter: @MajidMichelCOM Name: Lydia Forson Twitter: @lydiaforson Name: Ama K. Abebrese Twitter: @Ama_K_Abebrese Name: Yvonne Nelson Twitter: @yvonnenelsongh Name: Christopher Attoh (Chris Attoh) Twitter: @chrisattoh Name: Yvonne...
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Citizen Kofi is located off the Oxford street Osu, in a colourful high rise storey building. Citizen Kofi Entertainment Centre was opened in June 2009 to create the atmosphere for people to enjoy music, food, beverages and entertainment of all types. The centre consists of a lounge, restaurant, night club, outdoor bar and live...
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Proverbs (ebe) are the main ingredients in the Akan language. Akan proverb: Obi Nkyere Abofra Nyame. (No one points out God to a child.) Meaning:The omnipotence of God; the existence of God is not limited only to adults. Akan proverb: Onipa ye de. (Being human is sweet.) Meaning: No man lives in isolatio Akan...
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Ashesi University is a coeducational institution whose goal is to educate African leaders of exceptional integrity and professional ability. By raising the bar for higher education in Ghana they aim to make a significant contribution towards a renaissance in Africa. The university, which began instruction in March 2002 with a pioneer class of 30...
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Below are the list of Presidents of Ghana: Presidents of the Republic of Ghana (First Republic: 1960–1966) Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (Convention People’s Party) from 1 July 1960 to 24 February 1966 (Deposed in a coup d’état) State Presidents as Head of State (Second Republic: 1966–1972) Major-General Joseph Arthur Ankrah (National Liberation Council) from...
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