How many more of these intellectual giants do we still have here with us? Soon there will be no elder for us to seek counsel from. And we'll have to trust that we learnt enough from them over the years to become elders in our own right.

At the state funeral for Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo. Important that a nation honours its distinguished citizens.

Here at the State Burial of Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo. In attendance are the president of the republic, the former president, and several important personalities in the Arts.

First Lady Fathia Nkrumah presenting the 1959 FA Cup to skipper Kwame Appiah of Kumasi Cornerstone FC to keep for six months after they had drawn with Asante Kotoko three times. At that time, penalty shootouts had not been introduced. #GhanaSportsHistory

For OkayAfrica, I write about how archivi.ng is giving old newspapers in Nigeria a digital home. Donate to them. Fu'ad and his team are doing a great thing to help preserve Nigeria's history. okayafrica.com/archivingprese…

Into the heart of Africa Exhibition by Royal Ontario Museum 1989 First Battalion, Gold Coast Regiment circa 1902.

More of such. I wish everyone would find the means to visit their hometown and LEARN their family and community history.

Nkrumah’s economic advisor, Arthur Lewis, was Saint Lucian. And his family still live in Osu to this day. So technically Julien Alfred is Ghanaian.

Arthur Lewis!

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. The Nana Project KirstieKwarteng Writers Project Gh Ama Ata Aidoo Centre (1/2) #GhanaRemembers #SankofaSpotlight

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

AP video from Ghanaian economist and NPP grandee Kwame Pianim’s trial in 1982 …..

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.

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.

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-and-po… #GhanaRememebers #GhanaHistory

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

It’s tomorrow! x.com/i/spaces/1DXxy… 4pm!