The Ghana Story library
Start with the story behind the place.
A growing, source-backed encyclopedia of Ghana told through people, culture, history and the places visitors can still experience today.
Browse by story world
Then narrow by lens
13 stories
- Asante powerThe stool that was never meant to be sat on1 min listen
- ResistanceA governor asked for a seat, and a war followed1 min listen
- Living heritageKente is a language before it is fashion1 min listen
- Origins & WorldviewsNyame and Asase Yaa: the Sky Father and the Earth Mother1 min listen
- Kingdoms, Rulers & ResistanceOkomfo Anokye's Sword1 min listen
- Kingdoms, Rulers & ResistanceThe Miracles of Okomfo Anokye1 min listen
- Kingdoms, Rulers & ResistanceThe Hundred Years of the Anglo-Asante Wars1 min listen
- Living CultureAkwasidae: the kingdom, still running1 min listen
- Kingdoms, Rulers & ResistanceOsei Tutu: the hostage who came back2 min listen
- Kingdoms, Rulers & ResistanceUnder the Kum Tree: how Kumasi got its name1 min listen
- Places & LandscapesThe Hunter Who Found a Lake Where No Lake Should Be2 min listen
- Living CultureThe King Who Lost a War and Gave His Name to a Cloth2 min listen
- Living CultureTwo Men Watched a Spider Work2 min listen