Information on Ghanaian People

Ghana can be found to the western region of Africa.

Ghana is located on the west coast of Africa. The people of Ghana are divided into ethnic groups. Although Ghanaians are categorized into ethnic groups, they share a common culture, history, language and origin. People who live to the south in Ghana are influenced by Western culture such as education, religion and economy. Those who live to the north are influenced by Islamic culture. Cloths and garments used in Ghana may be region or tribe specific.

Ethnic Groups

There are six main ethnic groups in Ghana. The groups are the Akan, Ewe, Ga-Adangbe, Mole-Dagbani, Guan and Gurma. Groups are ethnically homogeneous due to the migration of people and towns.

Language

English is the official language of Ghana. The main African languages spoken in Ghana are Twi, Fante, Ga, Hausa, Dagbani, Ewe and Nzema, but there are several other active languages. Languages and dialects can differ among groups and tribes, but may share a common origin.

Religion

The religions found in Ghana are Christian, Muslim, indigenous beliefs, Catholic and Protestant. Currently, Christianity is the largest religious group.

Garments

Kente cloth is a festive cloth worn in South Africa. The cloth is worn for celebratory occasions such as festivals, marriage, birth and religious events. Adinkra is a hand-printed and hand-embroidered cloth. The cloth is associated with the Asante people's royal and spiritual leaders who used it for sacred ceremonies and rituals.

References

• GhanaWeb: The Country Ghana
• GhanaTourism: Facts about Ghana