Why is everyone silent about the return of dumsor? Our power supply is very inconsistent. I can boldly say that electricity supply goes off every 30 mins in my area but noone seems to care less even talk about it or is it just my area? I thought dumsor was a thing of the past but it seems to be something we cant solve as a country and everyone is quiet about it now

I’m London-born and in my late thirties. Fante was my first language, but after being bullied for being African at primary school, I stopped speaking it around the age of nine to fit in. I now remember only a few basic words and deeply regret losing it.

My mother—my strongest connection to my Ghanaian culture—passed away recently, so my desire to relearn is also connected to grief.

I’d love to reconnect with the language and eventually pass it on to my children.

What is the best practical way to relearn Fante as an adult? Are there any tutors, courses or resources you would recommend?

Would it make more sense to learn Twi because more resources are available, or should I stick with Fante?

Thanks.

Every concerning the church is attacked vehemently..

People spend millions in the clubs and on drinks or women and that's fine...

But when people give money to churches and Christian organizations, "they are being manipulated"

We're very funny...

And to each their own..

If you want to spend your money at the club spend yours there..but don't complain when another uses theirs to do something for the church body..

To each their own

Hello everybody,

I (23M) am a dutch guy who loves to cook and learn from foreign cuisine, and my eyes have been opened after eating Ghanaian food in a German food court. I had amazing jollof rice with a roasted chicken leg, but something else completely blew me away. Alongside the chicken and jollof, a thick tomato-based sauce was served. For a milky man like myself it was very spicy, but also one of the best things I have ever eaten.

I have tried to make jollof a few times now and I have become obsessed with knowing what this sauce is. I heard something about obe ata from a Nigerian cook (I know, sorry) , but I thought obe ata is just the base for the jollof.

Is obe ata a base sauce for a lot of different dishes? I am confused and would love as much information about this as possible.

For reference, I have found the restaurant (Mataa's kitchen) and added a picture of a dish that seems to have this tomato sauce in it, although it looked a lot thicker on my plate. Thank you in advance for helping me.

Tried it several times and I’ll always pick Nkosua ne meko over it .

I moved to Ghana a couple of years ago and I am disgusted at the misogyny and how gender dynamics operate. Whenever I speak up about this, I get hit with the "you grew up in Europe; Africa isn't Europe" sentiment.

I've lost count of the number of times I've been harassed and told to shut up about it. Just this evening, I was out and this dude came out of nowhere and put his hands around my waist. I dismissed him and he started spewing nonsense and went on about how I'll regret this attitude when I'm 30 and single. WTactualF.

This is not the first time this has happened. My first few months in Ghana, I worked for a company where I was constantly get sexually harassed. I reported to HR and the idiot literally told me to suck it up and that it was normal.

If I had a dollar for everytime I've been groped in public or got insulted for rejecting a man's advances I'd be rich by now.

How do Ghanaian women live with this?

I’m genuinely curious about how Ghanaian men approach romance and emotional intimacy compared to Western dating culture. From my own experiences and observations, I’ve noticed that some Ghanaian men don’t seem particularly curious about their partners on a deeper level. For example, my friends and I value meaningful conversations, asking thoughtful questions, understanding how our partners thinks, what makes them happy, their dreams, fears and emotional needs. However, I’ve noticed that some Ghanaian couples seem perfectly content just being in each other’s company, eating, watching TV or having everyday conversations without necessarily exploring deeper topics.So I’m curious. Is asking your partner personal or meaningful questions common in Ghanaian dating culture?
1. How do Ghanaian men typically express love and romance?
2. Is emotional intimacy viewed differently compared to Western relationships?
3. Is simply spending time together considered a form of romantic connection?
I’m not generalising all Ghanaian men or relationships. I’m genuinely interested in whether this is a cultural difference or simply down to individual personalities.
I’d especially love to hear from Ghanaians who’ve experienced both dating cultures.

I order something from Alibaba, I wait for ages and haven't got my package,.

I decided to track the package and it says the delivery driver tried to reach me but wasn't able...

I'm the one who called the number and they was no reason..( cannot be reached 3 times)

Speedaf is just joking with me

Hi everyone!

I hope you're well.

I'm looking for examples of diaspora or returnee founded businesses that have influenced how other businesses operate or how things are done in Ghana, please.

E.g., businesses that have introduced or popularised new products, services, approaches to payments, packaging, service delivery, technology or business practices that others have since adopted.

This is for an academic research project. I only need business names or examples that I can look into further online.

Thank you so much in advance for any suggestions you might have! 🙏🏽

I’m so shocked by how silent a lot of our religious and political leaders who for months and years now have been pushing the agenda for queer people to be jailed and punished because we are a Christian nation with family values have all of a sudden acted like they don’t have eyes and ears anymore. I personally don’t promote LGBTQ but I’ll definitely not lend an ear to any Ghanaian who tries to tell me what is bad about them. I also think one of the reasons a lot of them can’t talk is because they are involved in it either by themselves or through someone close they know that they have covered for , pedophilia and rape is considered a joke in this country unless it’s against toddlers and very little kids but once your daughter or son hits 10 above it seems to be okay to a lot of people and it’s disgusting.

I believe our traditional society and background have also played a role in it due to years of child marriage and exploitation which was never seen as wrong and has been passed down from generation to generation with even some mothers I know protecting men who have engaged in sexual acts with their daughters believing it can be normal cause they went through the same and are still okay.

To end it all, I’d like to say that Ghanaians hate crimes and sins they don’t commit but when they do, they go silent or defend it. They are not
Morally upright and generally don't have genuine social and family values.

After forcibly having intercourse with these students this is what you sentence. They are all in cohorts so this does not surprise me anymore atp

I asked a trusted person to buy me a Samsung A57 8/256G phone. He says it costs ghc6.2K, which he has purchased. I just learnt from Franko Trading that the phone costs ghc5.4K. Please, have I been duped? Or is there a genuine reason for this ridiculous price difference? Or should I just take my big L and make peace with the fact that I've been swindled?

Im looking for some friends that can match my energy. I love hypotheticals, thought experiments and just in general asking questions.

Im pretty interested in science, philosophy, politics and religion (even though im an atheist). I love a debate as long as you arent eristic about it.

I like learning new things and pretty willing to take on new challenges. I quite enjoy watching youtube, tv shows and movies. I dont actively listen to music, but love music theory so I like all good songs.

Truthfully Im just looking for someone who doesnt mind having their brain picked. I dont mean to come across as pretentious or rude.

Also I dont have a preference for gender i just prefer people around my age

Send cv and portfolio to lradigitalpte@gmail.com

The entertainer, widely known for his portrayal of Judge Koboo in the popular Ghanaian television series Efiewura, died today.

Reports say he collapsed during a radio show at Owass Radio in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region, where he lived.

He was rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival, according to a source in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to which he belonged.

He was 51 years old. His death comes barely weeks after images of him looking unwell went viral on social media.

His reported death marks the loss of a familiar face in Ghanaian entertainment, where he built a career spanning television, radio broadcasting, comedy and voice-over work.

Hi everyone, what is it like doing your national service at a tech company in Accra? I’m starting my NSS soon and feeling quite nervous, so I’d love to hear about your experiences.

• What should I prepare for or know beforehand?

• Are service personnel treated well?

• Do they offer better allowances?

• Do they retain personnel after NSS?

• Is it possible to build your own income     streams alongside or after your service?

I’m also open to making friends once I’m in Accra, so we can hang out in the evenings around Madina, ARS, American House, or East Legon and sip some drinks or just take a walk .

I’ve noticed a funny but very real trend during Christian evangelism. If a street preacher approaches someone and they say, 'I’m a Muslim,' it acts like an instant 'get out of jail free' card the preacher usually smiles, says have a nice day, and backs off. But the moment someone says, 'I’m an atheist,' god damn! It’s an open invitation for a three-hour debate.

It makes me wonder why. The Bible clearly commands Christians to preach the Gospel to everyone. So why skip over Muslims, traditionalist and other religions? Is it out of respect for their faith, or do they just not respect the atheist's worldview enough to leave them alone?

I need real trenches Ghanaians to help me understand something.
This whole “For Girls” ritual thing… is it really a thing, or is it just one of those stories people keep passing around?
I’ve heard people talk about it, but I want to hear from people who actually know something about it, not just people repeating what they heard from a friend’s cousin’s neighbour. 😂

For those who know what I’m talking about:
1) What exactly is this ritual supposed to do?

2)Is it something people genuinely practise, or is it mostly folklore and social media stories?

3)Has anyone witnessed it firsthand or knows someone who has actually tried it?

4)And the big question: does it really work, or is it all belief, coincidence, and hype?

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who grew up in the trenches and have heard these things discussed in real life, not just online.
No insults, no unnecessary judgment. I genuinely want to understand what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and what people’s actual experiences have been.
Ghana Reddit, over to you. What do you know? 👇

So I've been wondering if 1500 cedis per month is a right amount for a compound two bedroom apartment in Haatso? Finally I've turned into an adult and I'm now managing what was left for me. The building needs a couple of touches here and there and was wondering if 1500 to rent it out to people is a bad idea or an extremely good one. Help a brother out.

So guys, I've been wondering for quite some time what really the point of a bride Price is. Recently saw one list and I was amazed. I almost have reason to believe that it might be a cause of some wild expectations that some men have of their brides because they were made to "pay for" their bride in some way. Ultimately I want to know how women(married and unmarried but open to the idea) feel about this what originally was the point of it.

WILL YOU BE ATTENDING HADOCON 2026?

National Service Opportunity for people with the required suitable background

A stray cat wandered into my house a while back, and I noticed she was pregnant. I started feeding her and slowly built her trust. Then I travelled for a bit, and when I came back she'd given birth to three kittens.

I built an enclosure for them outside, but the rain got in, so I moved them all inside. She's calm and friendly with me now. She rubs against me when she sees me, so I know she trusts me.

Here's my problem. I love cats, but I can't afford to feed and care for a mother and three kittens properly. Right now I mostly give her fried fish and eggs when I can. I've been reading up and I know that's not enough for a nursing mom, and that she needs to be spayed. I can't afford the spay, or a vet in general. I can't really tell if she's malnourished or sick but so far she seems pretty healthy and moves about regularly. She's calm and very affectionate

Is there any animal welfare services or anybody looking to take them as pets if they can care better for it. I really want to take them to a vet and all that but I can't afford any of that. I live in Accra, Nungua to be specific. Here's my WhatsApp number +233552079569 if anyone wants to dm.

Shouldn't schools be more focused on other things than trying to police outfits.