SA
Ghana’s history brought to light
Retired Ghanaian architect Kwasi Agyare-Dwomoh enthralled the audience of the adult education division of the Union of Jewish Women recently with a presentation on “Ghana – past, present and future”.
OWN CORRESPONDENT
Agyare-Dwomoh, who is proficient in English, French, Russian, Akan (Ghana) and Setswana, discussed much of Ghana’s history, going as far back as 1473 when the Portuguese landed, followed by Danes, Norwegians, the French and finally the English.
He explained that the large thriving country named the Gold Coast was divided, subdivided, and now, after many struggles, is a smaller area we know as independent Ghana.
Ghana today is a thriving, colourful country with a healthy gross domestic product. It produces commodities such as cocoa, and minerals including gold. Education is free and compulsory for every child.