An audio-visual archive dedicated to preserving and sharing first-hand accounts of Ghana's history. #OurHistoryOurStories
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Meet Carl Reindorf, one of the most outstanding Ghanaians of the 19th century.
Reindorf served as a minister of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in the 19th century. He also served as a soldier in the Anlo War and other wars and doubled as a physician and chaplain in the military campaigns
His book, the HISTORY OF THE GOLD COAST AND ASANTE published in 1895 has been widely acknowledged and celebrated as the first history book about Africans written by an African. The book was written in English and Ga, but the Ga version has never been published.
By the kind courtesy of the Akrofi-Christaller Institute, I will be sharing excerpts of the book here ahead of its release.
#GoldCoastHistory
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I need all of us (Ghanaians) to speak to our elders, attend festivals, funerals, and community events, and pay attention to the rituals and stories. I want us to read our histories, from as many sources as possible, and notice what is new, what has been lost/reinvented.
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🎤 During WWI, African POWs’ voices were recorded by German linguists—often without understanding. Now, their stories are finally being heard. 📚🎶
theconversation.com/african-…
💻 Anette Hoffmann, @UniCologne
#ArtsCultureAndSociety
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Funny enough, this song was considered vulgar when it came out in 1999, and radio stations banned it. But it ushered in a wave of songs that weren’t so concerned about ‘decency’. It also spawned the iconic dance in the video which everyone does when the song comes on.
Legend 🇬🇭
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Yet another icon gone. No film. No documented history except his discography. Nothing. Sigh. Rest well DL
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"To starve a people of their language, is to kill their memory."- Ngugi wa Thiongo
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True!!!
And it's why i really dig initiatives like @TheNanaProject, @AsaseBaPod and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah's Abena Korantema Oral History Prize. I think that they force us to look at the personal.
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Rest in power to the legendary Roberta Flack (1937–2025). She was part of the historic Soul to Soul concert in Ghana in 1971, a groundbreaking event connecting African and African American music.
When Tina Turner passed in 2023, Flack reflected on their time there in an IG post, honoring their shared legacy
ALT Roberta Flack performing at the Soul to Soul Concert in Ghana, 1971
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History doesn't have to be boring. This fun and interactive quiz makes learning about Ghana's past a breeze.
Explore key events, test your knowledge, and discover fascinating facts about the rich heritage of Ghana. 👇
ghanaremembers.com/quizzes-a…
#GhanaRememebers #GhanaHistory
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Speaking of which. My paternal grandfather fought in World War II. Ga man. I didnt even know, until he was dying and ask that his medals be left to my oldest male cousin.
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The interesting thing is, Kwame Kyeretwie wasn’t the family’s first choice—his uncle, JA Kufuor, was. When they went to inform the King, he asked about his son, so they went back and swapped him out.
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Quincy Jones's 1960 track "Ghana" from The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones, draws on African themes in jazz, inspired by Ghana's recent independence at the time. Blending rich rhythms and harmonies, Jones captures the spirit of a rising global movement.
Ghana by Quincy Jones (1960). #QuincyJonesTribute
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Journey through the life of a literary icon Ama Ata Aidoo, a prominent figure in Ghanaian literature and a passionate advocate for women's rights.
@TheNanaProject @KirstieKwarteng @writersPG @AidooCentre
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#GhanaRemembers #SankofaSpotlight
