Ngmayem Festival
The Ngmayem Festival is an important cultural celebration in the Eastern Region of Ghana, specifically in the Manya Krobo area. The festival was created by Nene Azu Mate Kole in…
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Bakatue Festival
The Bakatue Festival is celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Elmina in the Central Region of Ghana. The celebration, which dates back at least to 1847, always takes place…
Origin of the Kente cloth
Kente cloth is a type of textile that originated from the weaving traditions of Ghana, a West African country. The practice of textile weaving has been a part of West…
History of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)
The now Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST), which was then the University of Science and Technology succeeded the Kumasi College of Technology. The school was established by…
Background & History of Kpanlogo
In the late 1950s, around the time when Ghana gained its independence, a recreational piece called Kpanlogo emerged. Although it was initially created by young people for entertainment purposes, it…
Monica Amekoafia, Miss Ghana’s first winner in 1957
Monica Amekoafia (30 June 1934 – 24 June 1990) was a Ghanaian who won the first Miss Ghana pageant in 1957, representing the Trans-Volta Togoland. She was the ninth contestant.…
History of Saltpond Girls’ Secondary School now Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School
Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School was formerly known as Saltpond Girls’ Secondary School. The name was changed to Mfantsiman when the District of Saltpond became the District of Mfantsiman. The school…
History of Mfantsipim School
The idea of establishing a collegiate school to raise educational standards on the Gold Coast was first proposed in 1865, but it was not realized until 1876 when the Wesleyan…
Asogli Yam Festival
Asogli Yam Festival is an annual festival held by the people of Asogli in the Ho Municipality of Ghana's Volta Region. It is celebrated annually in September to commemorate the…
History of Holy Child School
Following the establishment of Mfantsipim School (Methodist) and Adisadel College (Anglican) in 1876 and 1910 respectively, the Catholic community in Ghana was eager for the establishment of Roman Catholic-based education…
