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West Africa · 2026

Ghana

The essay

What's magical about this country?

Ghana greets you with the phrase Akwaaba, and I do not think I have ever heard a word carry so much weight. From the kente workshops of Kumasi to a fishing beach in Elmina at 5am, Ghana taught me that homecoming isn't a destination — it's a rhythm you were already keeping without knowing.

More from Ghana
Cape Coast Castle — courtyard
Cape Coast Castle — courtyard
Door of Return — Cape Coast Castle
Door of Return — Cape Coast Castle
Hand-woven Bolga basket — artisan market
Hand-woven Bolga basket — artisan market