Like many of the world’s largest cities today, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, Ghana continues to experience rapid urbanization. Accra is the most urbanized city in Ghana, a factor that continues to place significant pressure on its local food system. Since before the colonial period, city dwellers in Accra have participated in what is known today Read More …
Today I got my first glimpse at some of the harsh realities that exist in Ghana. My neighborhood, East Legon, is one of the most affluent parts of Accra. When exploring the neighborhood, it is not uncommon to see houses larger than my own, or Ghanaians driving Range Rovers. Keep in mind that cars here Read More …
The Ghanaians take soccer, or as they call it here, football, very seriously. After being here for only a few days, I have already come to realize that football is an integral part of the country’s culture. The sport is incorporated into billboards and advertisements, and locals participate in large pick-up games after work and Read More …
One practice that remains relevant in Ghana is the art of bartering for the goods you want. While some outlets have fixed prices, there are an abundance of markets throughout the country that welcome debates on what the prices should be for certain items and services. For example, you can contest the fare for a taxi Read More …
The First 24 Hours: Food, Fails, and Football FOOD Last night, we went to dinner at Chez Afrique. It resembled a Ghanaian version of the outdoor patio at Max’s, with a live band. At this point, we were all walking around in a place that looked like the pictures we had seen, but the only Read More …