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A BIT ABOUT GHANA
Ghana, located in West Africa, is a country comparable in size to the state of Oregon and a population of approximately 34 million. Its capital city is Accra, and the official currency is the Ghanaian Cedi (GH₵). While English serves as the official language, the country proudly has a rich linguistic diversity with 80 native languages, including major language groups like Akan, Ewe, Mole-Dagbane, and Ga-Adangbe.
Collage of Languages
PILLARS
Weaving Ghanaian culture into the fabric of our work, like the intricate patterns of a kente cloth, requires us to understand its core pillars. As a proverb goes, “Ɛnyɛ den na yɛde adwinneɛ yɛ ntoma,” (It is not difficult to weave a cloth with designs), Let us explore these pillars...
CULTURE
Ghanaian culture is the cloth that binds Ghanaians, a rich tapestry woven with diverse customs that define their identity. It is the wisdom shared by elders, the keepers of history and the guides for the future. Ghanaian culture is also expressed in the graceful movements of our dances, celebrating the joy of life, and in the stories passed down through generations, each one a thread in the rich fabric of their heritage.
FAMILY
Family is the tree with roots that run deep, the interwoven network of support, a sanctuary where individuals find belonging. It is within the family that wisdom and tradition is passed from one generation to the next, ensuring the continuity of traditions. Hospitality is not just a gesture, but a sacred duty, reflecting the warmth and generosity of the people. Family provides the foundation, a strong base upon which Ghanaians build their lives.
FAITH
Faith is central to the beliefs and traditions of most Ghanaian ethnic groups. Spirituality is the sunsum (spirit) or the gods that guides that shapes beliefs and values. It is the ritual that connects people to our ancestors.
Introduced by western society, Religions such as Christianity and Islam has become part of faith beliefs which is now 97% of Ghanaian faiths.
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GYE NYAME
"EXCEPT GOD"
Gye Nyame is arguably the most popular Adinkra symbol. It expresses the deep faith the Akans have in the Supreme Being, called by many names and titles including Onyame (Nyame), Onyankopɔn, Twereduampɔn (the reliable one), and many others.
Nkyinkyim
"TWISTING"
It is a symbol for the tortuous nature of life’s journey and, also, the toughness, versatility, and dynamism required to thrive in it.
Akoma Ntoaso
"THE JOINING OF HEARTS"
It is a symbol of agreement, togetherness and unity or a charter
Nea Onnim
"HE WHO DOES NOT KNOW"
A symbol of knowledge, life-long education, and continued quest for knowledge.
