Explore Ghana
Discover the history, culture and heart of the host nation for ILBRC 2027.
A Brief History of Ghana
Known in antiquity as the Gold Coast, Ghana is home to some of Africa’s oldest kingdoms — from the Ashanti and Dagbon to the Ga and Ewe states. On 6 March 1957, under the leadership of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule, igniting a wave of liberation across the continent.
Today Ghana is celebrated for its stable democracy, warm hospitality, vibrant arts, and a strong tradition of pan-African leadership. It hosts the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and continues to be a beacon of peace and progress in the region.
1957
Independence declared under Kwame Nkrumah.
Kingdoms
Ashanti, Dagbon, Ga, Ewe & more.
Democracy
Peaceful transitions since 1992.
AfCFTA
Continental trade secretariat host.
Culture & Tradition
Ghana’s culture is a rich mosaic of more than 70 ethnic groups, each with distinct languages, festivals and philosophies. From the wisdom of Adinkra symbols to the colours of Kente, from the rhythms of Kpanlogo and Adowa to the flavours of jollof and fufu — culture here is lived, not merely displayed.
Akwaaba
“You are welcome” — the Ghanaian greeting that defines our hospitality.
Kente Cloth
Woven royal fabric of the Ashanti and Ewe, each pattern telling a story.
Music & Dance
Highlife, Afrobeats, Adowa and Kpanlogo — Ghana’s heartbeat.
Festivals
Homowo, Aboakyer, Damba and Panafest celebrate ancestry and unity.
Cuisine
Jollof rice, waakye, banku with tilapia, kelewele and fufu with light soup.
Adinkra
Symbolic wisdom carved into cloth, walls and hearts — “Gye Nyame,” “Sankofa.”
Family & Community
Extended family is at the centre of Ghanaian identity.
Languages
English is official; Twi, Ga, Ewe, Dagbani & Hausa are widely spoken.
Accra — Ghana’s Heart Beat
Founded in the 17th century by the Ga people, Accra has grown from a coastal trading town into a cosmopolitan capital of over 4 million people. It blends colonial-era architecture, contemporary skyscrapers, buzzing markets and world-class conference venues — a perfect setting for a global gathering like ILBRC 2027.
- Independence Square & Black Star Gate — the symbolic heart of the nation.
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park — resting place of Ghana’s founding father.
- Jamestown & Osu Castle — historic districts by the Atlantic.
- Labadi & Bojo Beach — sun, sand and highlife weekends.
- Makola & Osu Oxford Street — markets, food, fashion and nightlife.
- Accra International Airport (AIA) — direct flights from every continent.
Capital
Political & economic hub of Ghana.
Accra International Airport
Gateway to West Africa.
Safe & Friendly
One of Africa’s safest capitals.
Currency
Ghana Cedi (GH₵) — cards widely accepted.
Ghana in Motion
Watch the story of Ghana come alive — landscapes, people and the spirit of Akwaaba.
The View of Ghana
Short History on Ghana
Photo Gallery
A visual journey through Accra, Ghanaian hospitality, cuisine, culture and our health facilities — with special focus on labour and paediatric wards.
The view of the Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkruma Museum
Elimina Castle of Ghana
Cape Coast Castle
Tallest Mountain in Africa, Mt Afadjato
Kakum National Park
Nzulezu Village on water
Wli Water Falls
Traditional Drummers
Culture and Tradition
Culture and Tradition
Banku and Grilled Tilapia
Ghana Jollof Rice with Chicken
Tuo Zaafi
Beans Stew with Fried Riped Plantain
Banku and Okro Stew
Yam,Plantain with Kontomire Stew
Ghana Waakye
Kenkey,Pepper with Fried Fish
Fufu with Light Soup
University of Ghana Medical Center
Labour Ward at Korle BU
37 Military Hospital Labour Ward
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
Labadi Beach Hotel — poolside
Accra Marriott Hotel
Movenpick Ambassador Hotel
Deluxe hotel suite
Rooftop pool overlooking Accra
Akwaaba — See You in Accra
Ghana is ready to host the world for ILBRC 2027. Come for the science, stay for the sunsets, the jollof, the drumming — and the warmest welcome in Africa.