Dedications

There are many cultures and traditions around the world. Africa has a lot of cultures and traditions as a continent. One of those countries with interesting cultures and traditions is Ghana. In Ghana, which is west of Nigeria, the people have their own cultures and traditions. They have very unique art, music, and interesting foods.

Intro

Art in Ghana is very unique. Ghanaian kente cloth have colorful geometric patterns. Kente Cloth are highly recognizable cultural products. They are created with intricate designs and used with inlaid bronze or bone. Ghanaian artisans are also known for their different pottery and jewelry.

Art

The different colors on kente cloth symbolize different things. Black means maturity and spirituality. Blue means harmony and peace. Green means harvesting, planting, and vegetation. Red means blood, sacrifice, and politics. Gold means royalty, wealth, and status. These colors and their meanings show a lot of culture.

Art

Ghana is known for the music called highlife. It was a type of urban dance music originating in Ghana of course. Highlife combined European dance steps with indigenous rhythms. Being influenced by jazz and other Western music, highlife is usually by guitars and horns.

Music