Last month, my cousin from Toronto visited Ghana for the first time in fifteen years. On her second day, she turned to me with this bewildered look and said, “Why is everyone greeting everyone? I’ve said ‘good morning’ to more strangers today than I have to my neighbors in five years.” I laughed because she’d just experienced one of those everyday lifestyle habits unique to Ghanaians that catches outsiders off guard. Living in Ghana means participating in a rhythm of daily life that’s distinctly different from what you’ll find in most parts of the world. These aren’t grand cultural ceremonies…
Author: Worldpluse
I remember sitting across from my friend Kwame at his small manufacturing shop in Tema last year. He’d just landed his biggest contract yet, but instead of celebrating, he looked stressed. “I can’t get the capital to fulfill this order,” he told me, frustration clear in his voice. “The banks want collateral I don’t have, and if I can’t deliver, I’ll lose everything I’ve built.” That conversation stuck with me because Kwame’s story isn’t unique. It’s the reality for thousands of micro, small, and medium-scale enterprise owners across Ghana who are hustling, innovating, and trying to build something meaningful, only…
Last week, I watched a small business owner in Kaneshie track her entire inventory on her phone using a locally-developed app. Ten years ago, she would have used pen and paper. This transformation captures everything exciting about the latest technology news and trends in Ghana right now: we’re not just consuming technology; we’re creating it, adapting it, and using it to solve uniquely Ghanaian problems. Here’s what makes Ghana’s tech scene so dynamic in 2025: businesses are rapidly adopting digital tools to improve efficiency, the government is developing an Emerging Technologies Bill to regulate AI and blockchain, the Ghana Digital…
Standing at Black Star Square on March 6, 1957, watching Ghana become the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence, my grandfather couldn’t have imagined the turbulent democratic journey ahead. From the euphoria of Kwame Nkrumah’s leadership to the pain of military coups, from one-party authoritarianism to the stable democracy we cherish today, the evolution of democracy in Ghana since independence reads like a political thriller with real-life consequences for millions. Here’s what makes Ghana’s democratic journey so significant: in the 68 years since independence, Ghana has been a republic for only about 42 years, experiencing four republics, with the…
I still get goosebumps watching Samuel Takyi’s bronze medal match at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. When the referee raised his hand in victory, Ghana erupted. It had been 29 years since we’d won an Olympic medal, and suddenly, a 20-year-old boxer from Accra reminded us why we call ourselves a sporting nation. That moment captured everything beautiful about Ghana’s participation in the Olympics: the resilience, the talent, and the unwavering spirit of a nation that refuses to be overlooked on the world stage. Here’s what makes Ghana’s Olympic story so compelling: we made history in 1952 as the first African…
Last Saturday, I watched my Twitter feed explode with photos from the GJA Media Awards held at Manhyia Palace. The pride radiating from every image reminded me why Kumasi isn’t just Ghana’s second-largest city; it’s the beating heart of Ashanti culture and increasingly, a hub for national events that matter. From breaking news that rocks the entire country to cultural festivals that draw thousands, this Kumasi update proves that the Garden City never sleeps. Here’s what makes keeping up with Kumasi so important: when news breaks in Kumasi, it often has national implications. When cultural events happen here, they set…
I still remember April 28, 1992. I was just a kid, but the excitement in our house was electric. My father, who had lived through four different constitutions and multiple military coups, kept saying, “This one is different. This one will last.” He was right. Over three decades later, the 1992 Constitution remains Ghana’s supreme law, the foundation of our Fourth Republic, and the guardian of our democratic freedoms. Here’s what makes understanding the key facts about Ghana’s 1992 Constitution so important: this document isn’t just legal jargon locked away in government archives. It’s the rulebook for how our country…
I remember sitting in my senior high school civics class, struggling to understand the difference between the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary. Fast forward to today, and I find myself explaining these concepts to my niece. The thing is, understanding Ghana’s political system isn’t just about passing exams or sounding smart at parties. It’s about knowing how decisions that affect your daily life get made, who makes them, and how you can participate in shaping your country’s future. Here’s what strikes me most about Ghana: we’re one of only two West African countries classified as “free” by Freedom House. Since 1992,…
Standing in the dungeons of Cape Coast Castle last year, I felt the weight of history pressing down on me. The dank, dark chambers where thousands of enslaved Africans were held before their forced journey across the Atlantic still echo with untold stories. But here’s what struck me most: a tour guide’s passionate explanation to a group of Ghanaian schoolchildren about how exploring Ghana’s history through local news stories helps us understand not just where we’ve been, but where we’re going. Ghana’s history isn’t locked away in dusty textbooks or forgotten archives. It’s alive in the castles dotting our coastline,…
Last weekend, I was scrolling through Instagram when I saw Amaarae’s Coachella performance clips making rounds again, and it hit me: Ghana’s entertainment scene isn’t just growing, it’s exploding onto the global stage in ways that make me incredibly proud. From our musicians dominating international charts to our actors directing award-winning films, from fashion designers dressing global icons to beauty queens advocating for mental health, this isn’t just entertainment news. This is Ghana announcing its arrival as a cultural powerhouse. Here’s what makes November 2025 particularly exciting: we’re in the thick of award season, gearing up for massive December events,…