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John Benibengor Blay (born 1915) was a Ghanaian journalist, writer, publisher and politician, who has been called "the father of popular writing in Ghana". [1] His work encompasses fiction, poetry and drama published in chapbooks that have been compared with Onitsha Market Literature.
Mourning stationery is a letter, envelope, or calling card with a black border, used to signify that a person is experiencing mourning. [1] [2] It was first used in the 17th century in Europe and was most popular during the Victorian era, during which it was also used in the United States and West Africa. [1] [3] [4] [5]
Figurative palanquin; drawing by Ataa Oko from Ghana. Among Christians, the use of custom coffins is relatively recent and began in the Greater Accra Region around 1950. They were formerly used only by Ga chiefs and priests, but since around 1960, figurative coffins have become an integral part of the local funeral culture. [4]
Naming ceremonies and marriages are marked by family ceremonies. Seasonal festivals serve to bring people together in a spectacular fashion. [1]When attending funerals, weddings, or naming ceremonies; women, including foreign women, must cover their heads with a hat or simple black cloth wound around the head.
"I am proud to have approved visa-free travel to Ghana for all African passport holders, with effect from the beginning of this year," Akufo-Addo told lawmakers in his last address to parliament ...
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The Lord's Prayer English Hanga [2]; Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,
The atenteben [1] (atɛntɛbɛn) [what language is this?] is a bamboo flute from Ghana. [2] [3] It is played vertically, like the European recorder, and, like the recorder, can be played diatonically as well as chromatically. Although originally used as a traditional instrument (most often in funeral processions), beginning in the 20th century ...