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A Place Called Ghana!

So I guess as the core topic and reason for this site revolves around Ghanaian culture and tradition, so it makes sense to tell you a little about the country itself…right?! Ok here goes…Ghana,...

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Do The ‘RIGHT’ Thing..

Every country has its own customs there also are some Ghanaian Etiquette rules to be very aware of when in Ghana or around Ghanaian people. I’ll give a bit more light on these on a separate post but...

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Interview with Footballer Joe Anyinsah: ‘Why I Would Never Play For Ghana’

If you are a guy (or girl!) and have played football passionately, there is a big chance you would’ve at some stage dreamed of going pro and playing for your country. If you were British born but have...

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Charity:Thank You SAY Media from the TACCO children

You know the saying, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”?! This rang true when Modern Media company SAY Media were re-branding. SAY Media were updating all of their marketing stationary as part...

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Champions League Football: Ghana Boys Steal the Show & Leave Barcelona FC...

Whilst many watched Emeli Sande & Ben Howard clean up at the Brit Awards 2013 last night, football fans enjoyed some UEFA Champions League action! AC Milan vs Barcelona! (1st leg). Against all...

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Ghanaian Baby Naming Methods

As some may have noticed, Ghanaians tend to have pretty long names! If you are a non-Ghanaian & have Ghanaian friends, ask them what their FULL name is. By this I mean the name they were given at...

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Get the ‘Independent’ Look

With no sign of the cold leaving us anytime soon and March being upon us, it can only mean one thing … yes  Ladies & Gents it is Ghana Independence Time!  Ghana became the first country in...

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My Sky Dive For Charity TACCO

I’ve decided to tempt fate and jump out of a plane, free-falling through the sky at speeds of 120mph and leaving my life in the hands of an instructor to pull my parachute and guide me to a safe...

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Afrobeats: The Evolution of Ghanaian Music

Music has, and always will play a huge part in Ghanaian society and can be linked to many ancient traditions throughout history. Today there is a huge following for the “Afrobeats” genre and for many...

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Fashion ‘Gives Thanks’ To Black And White

Spring 2013 is finally here! (Dis-regarding the weather of course) I for one am really excited for the new season and the latest Spring Summer ‘wears’ that will be reaching the high street stores....

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Job Opportunity: Events Coordinator Internship

Do you have an interest in Ghana/Africa? Do you have experience or have a passion for Event Planning? Are you based in London? If you answered Yes to all three of those questions you may be very...

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Why Are So Many Ghanaians Called Charlie or “Challey?!”

If you are Ghanaian or have been around Ghanaian people, there is a particular expression or a name that you would’ve heard people calling each other. The word I am referring to, as many would’ve...

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Book Review: ‘Ghana Must Go’ By Taiye Selasi

Taiye Selasi’s debut novel about a migrant Ghanaian and Nigerian family has received a great deal of publicity, so MyGhanaRoots.com wanted to see what all the fuss was about. The book covers a lot...

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My Sky Dive For Charity Tacco- The Results

Following on from my post My Sky Dive For Charity Tacco I am delighted to tell you that not only did I survive the Sky Dive but as a result of the donations made by some wonderful people we have been...

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African Inspired Fashion: Spring/Summer 2013

The sunshine has officially arrived in the UK, which means we can finally take advantage of all the summer fashions available. African inspired prints seems to be a key trend for this Spring/Summer,...

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Kente Cloth Explained

The 2013 Spring/Summer catwalks were awash with African inspired prints  click here to see our pick of this summer’s best collections. These new catwalk collections have given us a whole new way to...

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Mixing African Prints – A How To Guide With Backofthewardrobe.com

Due to popular demand, My Ghana Roots decided to re-visit the topic of African Inspired fashion. If you haven’t already, check out our previous posts; ‘Kente Cloth Explained’ & ‘African Inspired...

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Video: The Ghana Grudge (Ghana vs Nigeria)

Ghana and Nigeria are neighbouring countries and share many similarities culturally, however the common personality traits of each nation have distinctive contrasts. Historically, these two nations...

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Ghanaian Customs & Traditions Around Birth

Countries all around the globe have customs and traditions surrounding pregnancy, childbirth and the welcoming of newborns into the world. In Japan, the majority of Japanese women choose to give birth...

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Ghana’s Independence: 6 Facts You Should Know

The independence of a country is a very big deal so it comes as no surprise that Ghana’s Independence anniversary on March 6th each year is such a patriotic and joyous occasion. Here are 6 facts that...

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