From Manila to Addis Ababa to Accra, finally, akwaaba! That means "Welcome!" in Ghana's local language. I clearly remember how my flight was every time I visit Ghana, it was long and exhausting but always worth it. It was my home for months. With its off-the-beaten path natural landscapes, bustling coastal cities, and horrid history, I grew to love this wondrous country in Africa. As I reminisce my stay here, here's a shorter list why I love it:
Jollof Rice and Shito
This is really the first in my list.. food! Ghana offers several tasty traditional dishes, from waakye, banku, fufu, and a lot more. But jollof holds my heart. It is typically made with long-grain rice, tomatoes, onions, spices, vegetables and meat in a single pot. I love my jollof with chicken and shito (pepper sauce). I've been told that Ghana has the best Jollof Rice in West Africa. And for now, I have to
agree.
The Hustle and Harmony
An advantage of Accra’s location on the coast is that the bustling city center meets with its laid-back coastline. I loved spending a relaxed weekend in Bojo Beach or Labadi Beach. For nightlife, the district of Osu offers a lively experience. Accra also offers a wide variety of restaurants to try where you can spend quality time with friends and family.
The Rich History
Europeans named Ghana the "Gold Coast", because of the large supplies of and market for gold that existed there. Ghana is not just abundant in gold but also rich in history, it holds an important piece of African history. The oldest district in Accra, Jamestown, is the best place to experience remnants of colonial rule. Cape Coast is also one of the country's most historic cities, a World Heritage Site, home to the Cape Coast Castle and fort, you can enter the fort’s chambers, which held host to some shocking brutality against African men, women and children during the Atlantic slave trade.
Ghana is a beautiful country to love and cherish. If you are habituated to high-paced life and want to have a laid-back moment without sacrificing the fun, Ghana is the place to be. It is truly the gold of West Africa, I wouldn't mind spending numerous hours to fly just to visit it again, and to hear "Akwaaba!' one more time.
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