Ghana - Western Intervention
How slaves were packaged (arranged) on slave ships that carried them from the African coast to Europe, Americas, and the Caribbean islands.
Ghana
Selling ice cream on wheels at a “trotro” station
Traveling in Ghana
A Mercedes Benz bus: picking up passengers.
Traveling in Ghana
Boarding a Mercedes passenger bus straight to the city
The Ghana Landscape
If you look carefully, the bicycles you see are called “Busanga Volvo”. Busanga (Bu-san-gah) is the name of tribe (in the Northern region) whose transport of choice is the bicycle. These particular brand of bikes are dependable and hardly breakdown just like a Volvo, hence the name Busanga Volvo.
Traveling in Ghana
On a train from Takoradi to Kumasi
An Ad for Ghana Airways
We have struggled, in recent times, with our airline industry but there is no arguing the fact that we have some of the best pilots the World has to offer. (1969)
Small business in Ghana
Hawkers in Ghana plying their trade by the roadside where thirsty passengers caught in traffic become the ideal customers.
Architecture in Ghana
I like the juxtaposition of the modern (concrete) and old (hut) buildings. This is at Danquah circle. The hut is just there for decoration BTW.
Signage in Ghana
Chale, yenko. “friend, let’s go.” Both places located in the volta region with Ho being the capital city.
Ghana - Adomi (Ah-door-me) bridge, Akosombo & Volta Region
The only suspension bridge in the country stretches across Lake Volta.
Ghana - Adomi (Ah-door-me) bridge, Akosombo & Volta Region
Ghanaians are very proud of the Adomi suspension bridge. It’s the gateway to the Volta region.
Ghana - People
A woman rider poses with her motorcycle. For a place like Ghana, this might be the most energy efficient means of transportation
