Ghana’s 56th Independence anniversary celebration - March 9, 2013
Saturday, March 9
6:30pm to 1am
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre,
1265 Walkley Road
Ghana’s 56th Independence anniversary celebration
The theme for the celebration is showcasing Ghana’s Cultural diversities in costume and dancing and promoting youth talents in the community. In attendance will be DSP Kofi Sarpong, a very popular and talented Gospel Musician in Ghana.
Admission: Adults (16yrs & over) – $25;Children 0 to 15yrs -$10. Tickets can be purchased at one of the following shops: M&J Tropical Foods – (613) 224.3204; NaNa’s Beauty & Fashion – (613) 321.5112; African Queen – (613) 736.5369; Ebenezer Tropical Market – (613) 726.7488. For info: Bismark Otoo – (613) 447.1446; Florence Odoi – (613) 747.2863; Eddie Peprah - (613) 762.7253; Edinam Aggor – (613).263.9744; Ken Dapaah – (613) 867-4509.
6:30pm to 1am
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre,
1265 Walkley Road
Ghana’s 56th Independence anniversary celebration
The theme for the celebration is showcasing Ghana’s Cultural diversities in costume and dancing and promoting youth talents in the community. In attendance will be DSP Kofi Sarpong, a very popular and talented Gospel Musician in Ghana.
Admission: Adults (16yrs & over) – $25;Children 0 to 15yrs -$10. Tickets can be purchased at one of the following shops: M&J Tropical Foods – (613) 224.3204; NaNa’s Beauty & Fashion – (613) 321.5112; African Queen – (613) 736.5369; Ebenezer Tropical Market – (613) 726.7488. For info: Bismark Otoo – (613) 447.1446; Florence Odoi – (613) 747.2863; Eddie Peprah - (613) 762.7253; Edinam Aggor – (613).263.9744; Ken Dapaah – (613) 867-4509.
Ghanafest 2012! Saturday, August 18- Brewer Park, Ottawa
Saturday, August 18, 2012
From 12 noon to 8 pm
Brewer Park (by Bronson Avenue opposite Carleton University)
Ghanaian Association of Ottawa presents: GhanaFest 2012. A day filled with family-friendly activities food, African arts and crafts, DJ music etc. Meet local Ghanaians, enjoy some Ghanaian food and art, and take part in sporting activities such as soccer, volleyball and traditional Ghanaian games.
For more info:
Ebenezer Amponsah 613.447.4366
Sam Bonti-Ankomah 613.862.4164
Ghanaian Association of Ottawa website: http://www.gao-ago.com/
From 12 noon to 8 pm
Brewer Park (by Bronson Avenue opposite Carleton University)
Ghanaian Association of Ottawa presents: GhanaFest 2012. A day filled with family-friendly activities food, African arts and crafts, DJ music etc. Meet local Ghanaians, enjoy some Ghanaian food and art, and take part in sporting activities such as soccer, volleyball and traditional Ghanaian games.
For more info:
Ebenezer Amponsah 613.447.4366
Sam Bonti-Ankomah 613.862.4164
Ghanaian Association of Ottawa website: http://www.gao-ago.com/
Ottawa Celebrates Ghana Independence Day on Saturday, March 10, 2012!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
6:30pm to 1am
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Road
Ghana’s 55th Independence anniversary celebration. Event includes dinner, cultural performances, awards and dancing to Ghanaian music!
Admission: Adults (16yrs & over)– $30; Children 5 to 15yrs- $15; Children under 5yrs-Free. Tickets can be purchased at one of the following shops: M&J Tropical Foods – (613)224.3204; NaNa’s Beauty & Fashion – (613)321.5112; Mama Cee Beauty Supplies - (613)741.5952;African Queen – (613)736.5369; Mugena Enterprises – (613)722.8228;Ebenezer Tropical Market – (613)726.7488. Tickets also available from: Kwaku Agyei – (613) 843.0498; Florence Odoi – (613) 747.2863; Samuel Bonti-Ankomah – (613) 271.6303; Beatrice Domeh – (613) 440.0754; Kwame Amponsah – (613) 447.4366; Yaw Asiedu – (613) 440.3399.
What you missed in 2011! Photos by Sarah Onyango
6:30pm to 1am
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Road
Ghana’s 55th Independence anniversary celebration. Event includes dinner, cultural performances, awards and dancing to Ghanaian music!
Admission: Adults (16yrs & over)– $30; Children 5 to 15yrs- $15; Children under 5yrs-Free. Tickets can be purchased at one of the following shops: M&J Tropical Foods – (613)224.3204; NaNa’s Beauty & Fashion – (613)321.5112; Mama Cee Beauty Supplies - (613)741.5952;African Queen – (613)736.5369; Mugena Enterprises – (613)722.8228;Ebenezer Tropical Market – (613)726.7488. Tickets also available from: Kwaku Agyei – (613) 843.0498; Florence Odoi – (613) 747.2863; Samuel Bonti-Ankomah – (613) 271.6303; Beatrice Domeh – (613) 440.0754; Kwame Amponsah – (613) 447.4366; Yaw Asiedu – (613) 440.3399.
What you missed in 2011! Photos by Sarah Onyango
Ghana
ABOUT GHANA...
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It borders Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Accra is the capital and largest city. The country's population in 2005 was
21,029,853.
It was inhabited in pre-colonial times by a number of ancient kingdoms, including the inland Ashanti kingdom and various Fante states along the coast. Trade with European states flourished after contact with the Portuguese in the 15th century, and the British established a crown colony, Gold Coast, in 1874.
It was the first black African country to obtain independence from colonial rule. Upon achieving independence from the United Kingdom in 1957, the name Ghana was chosen for the new nation as a reference to its ancient roots in the Empire of Ghana.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana
LINKS
Ghana High Commission in Canada
1 Clemow Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 2A9
Tel: (613) 236-0871 Fax: (613) 236-0874
http://www.ghc-ca.com/index.html
Government of Ghana
www.ghana.gov.gh/
www.ghanaweb.com
All about Ghana: business, culture, education, government, latest news and background information.
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It borders Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Accra is the capital and largest city. The country's population in 2005 was
21,029,853.
It was inhabited in pre-colonial times by a number of ancient kingdoms, including the inland Ashanti kingdom and various Fante states along the coast. Trade with European states flourished after contact with the Portuguese in the 15th century, and the British established a crown colony, Gold Coast, in 1874.
It was the first black African country to obtain independence from colonial rule. Upon achieving independence from the United Kingdom in 1957, the name Ghana was chosen for the new nation as a reference to its ancient roots in the Empire of Ghana.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana
LINKS
Ghana High Commission in Canada
1 Clemow Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 2A9
Tel: (613) 236-0871 Fax: (613) 236-0874
http://www.ghc-ca.com/index.html
Government of Ghana
www.ghana.gov.gh/
www.ghanaweb.com
All about Ghana: business, culture, education, government, latest news and background information.
About Kwame Nkrumah...
Kwame Nkrumah became the first prime and later president of Ghana. He was born on September 21, 1909, at Nkroful in what was then the British-ruled Gold Coast, the son of a goldsmith. Trained as a teacher, he went to the United States in 1935 for advanced
studies and continued his schooling in England, where he helped organize the Pan-African Congress in 1945. He returned to Ghana in 1947 and became general secretary of the newly founded United Gold Coast Convention but split from it in 1949 to form the
Convention People's party (CPP).
After his 'positive action' campaign created disturbances in 1950, Nkrumah was jailed, but when the CPP swept the 1951 elections, he was freed to form a government, and he led the colony to independence as Ghana in 1957. A firm believer in African liberation, Nkrumah pursued a radical pan-African policy, playing a key role in the formation of the Organization of African Unity in 1963. As head of government, he was less successful however, and as time passed he was accused of forming a dictatorship. In 1964 he formed a one-party state, with himself as president for life,
and was accused of actively promoting a cult of his own personality. Overthrown by the military in 1966, with the help of western backing, he spent his last years in exile, dying in Bucharest, Romania, on April 27, 1972. His legacy and dream of a "United States of African" still remains a goal among many.
Nkrumah was the motivating force behind the movement for independence of Ghana, then British West Africa, and its first president when it became independent in 1957. His numerous writings address Africa's political destiny.
http://www.africawithin.com/nkrumah/nkrumah_bio.htm
studies and continued his schooling in England, where he helped organize the Pan-African Congress in 1945. He returned to Ghana in 1947 and became general secretary of the newly founded United Gold Coast Convention but split from it in 1949 to form the
Convention People's party (CPP).
After his 'positive action' campaign created disturbances in 1950, Nkrumah was jailed, but when the CPP swept the 1951 elections, he was freed to form a government, and he led the colony to independence as Ghana in 1957. A firm believer in African liberation, Nkrumah pursued a radical pan-African policy, playing a key role in the formation of the Organization of African Unity in 1963. As head of government, he was less successful however, and as time passed he was accused of forming a dictatorship. In 1964 he formed a one-party state, with himself as president for life,
and was accused of actively promoting a cult of his own personality. Overthrown by the military in 1966, with the help of western backing, he spent his last years in exile, dying in Bucharest, Romania, on April 27, 1972. His legacy and dream of a "United States of African" still remains a goal among many.
Nkrumah was the motivating force behind the movement for independence of Ghana, then British West Africa, and its first president when it became independent in 1957. His numerous writings address Africa's political destiny.
http://www.africawithin.com/nkrumah/nkrumah_bio.htm
Typically Ghanaian: Kente cloth
Kente cloth, known locally as nwentoma, is a type of fabric made of interwoven woven cloth strips and is native to the country of Ghana, where it was first developed in the 12th century. In Ghana, Kente is made by the Asante and Ewe peoples and is the best known of all African textiles. Kente comes from the word kenten, which means "basket." The Asante peoples also refer to kente as nwentoma or "woven cloth." The icon of African cultural heritage around the world, Asante kente is identified by its dazzling, multicolored
patterns of bright colors, geometric shapes and bold designs.
patterns of bright colors, geometric shapes and bold designs.
Typically Ghanaian: Adinkra symbols
Adinkra are symbols common in Western African societies, particularly the Akan people of Ghana, that represent concepts or aphorisms. Adinkra are used on fabric, walls, in pottery and logos. Fabric adinkra are often made by woodcut printing.
See Adinkra symbols and their meanings at:
http://www.welltempered.net/adinkra/index.htm
See Adinkra symbols and their meanings at:
http://www.welltempered.net/adinkra/index.htm
Typically Ghanaian: Hiplife music
Hip life music is an originally Ghanaian fusion of Highlife and Hip hop. Recorded in Ghanaian languages (Ga, Twi etc...), Hiplife is rapidly gaining popularity through out West Africa and abroad, especially in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Germany. Often dubbed "Ghanaian Hip hop" Hiplife is a youth driven genre.
Photo: Hiplife pioneer, Reggie Rockstone
Photo: Hiplife pioneer, Reggie Rockstone
Famous Personalities of Ghanaian descent
Ghanaians on the African continent and all over the Diaspora have contributed their tremendous talent, energy, passion and creativity to many different fields of human endeavour from the arts and science to sports...and the world is that much richer for it! See how many of these celebrities you recognize...
