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Final days, homecoming and a fat preacher
... after travelling they would say how jealous they were that I'd seen so many places in Ghana that they hadn't even been near as they don't have any money to travel. That made their gift to me extra special. My presents to the school were small packets of Lego for the kids in my classes as well as lots of sunglasses which I suggested the the teachers use as prizes for good work. I gave the teachers a pair each and when they heard that they started jumping ...
A secret Jew in a church
... Ghanaians use their faith as a force for good. Genuinely believing that God is on their side, their approach to all spheres of life is full of optimism, the result being a society that is fast moving forward. Being a religious society has drawbacks, mainly the social conservatism such as the gender divide or the caning in school. However overall, religion in Ghana is a positive force, bringing people together with a ...
Women be fat; white man; cane your children
... by saying that they had a 100 cedi deficit on their bill (35 quid). The set roles given to certain people are extended to the male-female divide. This is not a phenomenon limited to Ghana, all societies have their gender roles, but Ghana has some interesting ones I haven't frequently come across before. Men are expected to look after the women, in all ways: look after the money, be the main breadwinner (although women do work), provide everything ...
Weekend travels
... of scared and bemused. It made for a great picture. Travelling back was rather difficult as it was a Sunday where public transport is significantly reduced. We managed to hail a tro tro and they demonstrated the Ghanaian art of cramming to wondrous effect. 9 of us managed to squeeze into about 5 spaces. Hurtling down the pot-hole-ridden road at a thunderous speed made me crave the traffic jams on the M25. After getting off at our stop I think I fully realised why people believe in ...
Slavery
... European interest in the region was entirely motivated by trade - largely in gold and ivory. The Gold Coast and neighbouring Ivory Coast are named for good reasons - these areas have always been rich in those commodities and the kingdoms and empires of West Africa grew wealthy as the source of a lucrative trade across the Sahara to the Maghreb. Portugal decided to undermine Islamic power by controlling the source of their wealth through their naval power - and thus, the ...
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